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investment
Colloquial short form of 'Investition' (investment); the investment of money, time, or effort with the expectation of future benefit.
Der Kauf der neuen Software war ein gutes Invest für die Firma.
Buying the new software was a good investment for the company.
'Das Invest' is a modern, colloquial shortening of the word 'die Investition' (investment). Both words come from the verb 'investieren' (to invest).
Die Renovierung des Büros war ein notwendiges Invest.
Renovating the office was a necessary investment.
This word is mainly used in spoken language or in informal contexts such as office jargon. In formal reports or academic texts, you would write 'Investition' (investment).
Für unser Start-up suchen wir noch ein großes Invest.
We are still looking for a large investment for our start-up.
'Invest' is often combined with adjectives that evaluate success or risk. Typical phrases are 'ein gutes Invest' (a good investment), 'ein riskantes Invest' (a risky investment), or 'ein lohnendes Invest' (a worthwhile investment).
Rückblickend war der Kauf dieser Aktien ein sehr gutes Invest.
Looking back, buying these stocks was a very good investment.
investment
Investition and Invest can both refer to using money, time, or effort for a future benefit. Investition is the neutral standard form and also fits formal texts. Invest is a colloquial short form and sounds more casual.
Im lockeren Teamgespräch nennt der Chef die neuen Computer ein sinnvolles Invest.
In the informal team conversation, the boss calls the new computers a worthwhile investment.
Im Jahresbericht wird die Investition in neue Computer genau erklärt.
The annual report explains the investment in new computers in detail.
