die Aktie
Translation
share, stock
Examples
Er investiert viel Geld in Aktien.
He invests a lot of money in shares.
Die Aktien sind heute gestiegen.
The shares rose today.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to invest in (sth.) Er investiert in Aktien.
((sth.)) to buy/sell (sth.) Ich kaufe/verkaufe Aktien.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Wertpapier (security)
Etymology
From Dutch 'actie', from Latin 'actio' (action/claim). Originally meant a claim or right to participate.
Memory Tips
Cognate with 'action'. Think of owning a piece of the company's 'action'.