die Anleihe
Translation
bond, loan
Examples
Der Staat gibt neue Anleihen aus.
The state is issuing new bonds.
Ich habe in Staatsanleihen investiert.
I have invested in government bonds.
Grammar Patterns
eine Anleihe ausgeben to issue a bond The state is issuing new bonds.
in Anleihen investieren to invest in bonds I have invested in government bonds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Obligation (bond), Schuldverschreibung (bond certificate); Antonym: Aktie (share/stock)
Etymology
From the verb 'anleihen' (to borrow). It's the noun form of borrowing, which in finance refers to a bond or loan.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something you get 'on loan' ('anleihen'). A government bond is essentially a loan to the government.