die Anleihe
Translation
bond, loan
Examples
Der Staat gibt neue Anleihen aus.
The state is issuing new bonds.
Ich habe in Staatsanleihen investiert.
I have invested in government bonds.
Grammar Patterns
eine Anleihe ausgeben to issue a bond The state is issuing new bonds.
in Anleihen investieren to invest in bonds I have invested in government bonds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Obligation (bond), Schuldverschreibung (debenture); Antonym: Aktie (stock)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'anleihen' (to borrow). It is the noun form, which in a financial context means a bond or loan.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'an' (on) and 'leihen' (to lend/borrow). A bond is a certificate for a loan you give to an entity.