das Kapital
Translation
capital, funds, assets
Examples
Er braucht Kapital für seine neue Firma.
He needs capital for his new company.
Sein Wissen ist sein größtes Kapital.
His knowledge is his greatest asset.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) to have capital He has a lot of capital.
to invest ((sth.)) to invest capital She invests her capital wisely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assets, funds, wealth; Antonyms: debt, liability.
Etymology
From Latin 'capitalis' (of the head, chief), from 'caput' (head). It refers to the principal sum of money.
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'capital'. Think of the capital needed to start a company.