investieren
Translation
to invest
Examples
Er investiert Geld in Aktien.
He invests money in stocks.
Sie investiert viel Zeit in ihr Hobby.
She invests a lot of time in her hobby.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in+4)) to invest sth. in sth. The company invests a lot of money in research.
((in+4)) to invest in sth. It is wise to invest in your education.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anlegen (to invest), Geld anlegen (to invest money)
Etymology
From the Latin word 'investire', which means 'to clothe, to cover'. Its modern financial meaning came later.
Memory Tips
An easy cognate. It's pronounced very similarly to the English 'invest' and carries the same meaning for money, time, or effort.