das Investment
Translation
investment, venture, stake, asset
Examples
Gute Investments sind eine sichere Anlage.
Good investments are a safe asset.
Er hat sein Geld in ein Investment gesteckt.
He put his money into an investment.
Grammar Patterns
((to make)) ((an investment)) ((in sth.)) to make an investment in something He made an investment in the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anlage, Kapitalanlage; Antonyms: Desinvestition
Etymology
From Latin 'investire' meaning 'to clothe, to cover'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'investment'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a protective 'vest' on your money to help it grow safely. The word is almost identical to English.