Der Investor
Example: Der Investor plant, in nachhaltige Projekte zu investieren.
Definition
"Investor" refers to an individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, typically by purchasing assets or funding projects. For example, an investor plans to invest in sustainable projects to generate profit or support growth.
Etymology
The word "Investor" comes from the Latin verb 'investire,' meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround,' which evolved in financial contexts to mean putting money into something. The German term 'der Investor' was adopted directly from English, reflecting the global nature of finance.
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"Der Investor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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