Korean word

투자

Pronunciation

Romanizationtuja

Meaning

  • nouninvestment

Example

저는 투자에 대해 배우고 있어요.cheo neun tu ja e tae hae pae u go i sseo yo

I am learning about investment.

Illustration for 투자 (investment)

More examples

요즘은 해외 투자에 관심이 많아요.yo jeu meun hae oe tu ja e kwan si mi ma na yo

These days, I am very interested in overseas investment.

Core concept

Resources are put into something now with the hope of gaining a useful result later.

Common phrases

  • 해외 투자hae oe tu ja

    overseas investment

  • 부동산 투자pu dong san tu ja

    real estate investment

  • 투자를 하다tu ja reul ha da

    make an investment

Similar words

수익suik: Money gained after costs are paid or resources produce a return.
리스크riseukeu: The chance that a plan or activity will cause loss or harm.
투자자tujaja: A person or group that puts money, time, or effort into something for a future return.
주식chusik: A tradable unit showing part ownership of a company.

Definition in Korean

미래의 이익이나 결과를 바라보고 돈이나 시간이나 노력 같은 자원을 어떤 대상에 대는 것.mi rae ui i i gi na kyeol gwa reul pa ra bo go to ni na si ga ni na no ryeok ka teun cha wo neul eo tteon tae sang e tae neun keot

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean word formed from elements meaning putting forward and resources, reflecting the idea of committing resources for a future return.

Usage tips

  • English also uses investment for time, effort, or attention, so this word fits personal goals and education as well as financial plans.

Opposites

Related words

  • 투자자tujajainvestornoun
  • 투자하다tujahadainvestverb
  • 투자금tujageuminvestment fundsnoun

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