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investment
The placement of capital in tangible assets or financial products with the goal of increasing value or generating returns. The term can refer both to the act of investing and to the invested object itself.
Ein Investment in Aktien kann riskant, aber auch sehr profitabel sein.
An investment in stocks can be risky, but also very profitable.
investment
The use of resources such as time, energy, or effort in a project from which one expects a future benefit.
Die jahrelange Weiterbildung war ein gutes Investment in ihre Karriere.
The years of further training were a good investment in her career.
'Investment' is a loanword from English. In German, it is used with the neuter article: 'das Investment' (the investment).
Das Investment hat sich nach wenigen Jahren bereits gelohnt.
The investment already paid off after just a few years.
In both its financial and figurative meanings, 'Investment' (investment) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative.
Sie plant ein Investment in erneuerbare Energien.
She is planning an investment in renewable energies.
In a financial context, 'Investment' (investment) is often combined with verbs like 'tätigen' (to make/carry out) or adjectives like 'sicher' (safe), 'riskant' (risky), or 'langfristig' (long-term).
Er hat ein langfristiges Investment getätigt.
He made a long-term investment.
When it is not about money, 'Investment' (investment) describes the use of personal resources. Typical examples are an 'Investment in die Bildung' (investment in education), 'in die Zukunft' (in the future), or 'in eine Beziehung' (in a relationship).
Viel Zeit mit den Kindern zu verbringen ist ein wichtiges Investment in die Familie.
Spending a lot of time with the children is an important investment in the family.
facility / attachment / investment
Anlage and Investment can both refer to money placed in a financial product or tangible asset with the aim of increasing its value. In German, Anlage is usually the common, neutral term, while Investment often sounds more specialized or promotional. Use Anlage in general financial contexts and Investment in corresponding technical or advertising language.
Der Berater stellt dieses Investment als moderne Möglichkeit zur Wertsteigerung vor.
The adviser presents this investment as a modern way to increase its value.
Die Bank empfiehlt diese Anlage für Menschen, die ihr Geld langfristig vermehren möchten.
The bank recommends this investment for people who want to grow their money over the long term.
