German word

Vermögen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmøːgn̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounassets

Example

Viele Menschen investieren, um ihr Vermögen zu vergrößern.

Many people invest to increase their assets.

Illustration for Vermögen (assets)

More examples

Er plante, sein Vermögen seinen Kindern zu vererben.

He planned to bequeath his assets to his children.

Core concept

A balance sheet's total value, including property and enforceable rights rather than cash alone.

Common phrases

  • Vermögen versteuern

    pay tax on assets

  • Vermögen vererben

    bequeath assets

Similar words

Geld: Cash and bank deposits available for spending or payment.
Besitz: Physical things and other possessions held by someone.
Eigentum: Things or land legally recognized as belonging to someone.
Kapital: Money or assets set aside for business or investment.

Definition in German

Gesamtwert der Vermögensgegenstände und Rechte einer Person, eines Unternehmens oder eines Staates.

Word origin

Vermögen derives from vermögen 'to be able' and is linked to Old High German magan; the idea of means or resources developed into accumulated property.

Usage tips

  • The phrase über Vermögen verfügen takes über with the accusative, as in über großes Vermögen verfügen.

Other meanings

  • fortunenoun
  • wealthnoun

Opposites

  • Verbindlichkeitenliabilitiesnoun
  • Armutpovertynoun

Related words

  • vermögendwealthyadjective
  • Vermögenssteuerwealth taxnoun

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