das Asset
Translation
asset, valuable item, advantage
Examples
Die Firma hat viele wertvolle Assets.
The company has many valuable assets.
Seine Sprachkenntnisse sind ein großes Asset.
His language skills are a great asset.
Grammar Patterns
((the asset)) asset, advantage A company must protect its assets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vermögenswert, Pluspunkt, Vorteil; Antonyms: Verbindlichkeit, Nachteil
Etymology
From English 'asset', which comes from Old French 'asez' (enough), from Latin 'ad satis' (to enough).
Memory Tips
It's a direct loanword from English. Think of a business 'asset' or a personal 'asset' (a skill).