German word

investieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnvɛsˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbinvest

Example

Ich investiere mein Geld in Aktien.

I invest my money in stocks.

Illustration for investieren (invest)

More examples

Sie investiert regelmäßig in einen Fonds.

She regularly invests in a fund.

Core concept

Money moves into an asset or project now, while a later return or advantage remains the goal.

Common phrases

  • in Aktien investieren

    invest in stocks

  • Geld in Fonds investieren

    invest money in funds

  • in ein Startup investieren

    invest in a startup

Similar words

anlegen: Putting money into a bank, bond, or stock to receive interest or dividends.
sparen: Keeping part of one's income instead of spending it.
stecken: Putting money into something in a casual way for a hoped-for benefit.

Definition in German

Kapital in Aktien, Projekte oder andere Anlagen bringen, mit der Absicht, später Rendite oder Vorteile zu erhalten.

Word origin

Investieren entered German through European borrowing from Latin investire, meaning 'to clothe' or 'to equip', and developed its modern financial sense.

Usage tips

  • Investieren normally takes in plus the accusative, as in in Aktien investieren, rather than the dative.

Other meanings

  • put money intoverb

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