German word

Investor

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈvɛstoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninvestor

Example

Ich kenne einige Investoren in der Stadt.

I know some investors in the city.

Illustration for Investor (investor)

More examples

Wir müssen einen Investor finden, der bereit ist zu investieren.

We need to find an investor who is willing to invest.

Core concept

A backer puts money into a business, project, or security and waits for it to produce value over time.

Common phrases

  • einen Investor finden

    find an investor

  • mit dem Investor sprechen

    speak with the investor

Similar words

Anleger: A private investor who puts personal funds into shares or mutual funds to earn a return.
Privatanleger: A private individual who invests modest sums from savings or regular income.

Definition in German

Person oder Firma, die Geld in ein Unternehmen, ein Projekt oder Wertpapiere investiert, um langfristig Gewinn oder Ertrag zu erzielen.

Word origin

The German noun comes through English from Latin "investire"; the Latin verb developed the financial sense of committing resources for a return.

Usage tips

  • German often uses "Anleger" for a private investor, while "Investor" more readily suggests business or project financing.

Other meanings

  • financiernoun

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