Das Inventar
Example: Das Inventar des Unternehmens wurde sorgfältig geprüft.
Definition
"Das Inventar" refers to the complete list of assets, goods, or property owned by a company or individual, typically used in financial contexts to assess value and ensure accurate record-keeping. For example, "Das Inventar des Unternehmens wurde sorgfältig geprüft" means the company's inventory was carefully examined.
Etymology
The word "das Inventar" comes from the Latin 'inventarium,' meaning a list or catalogue of goods. It entered German through medieval Latin used in trade and accounting practices. Did you know? The term originally implied a discovery or finding, linking to the idea of identifying and listing all possessions.
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"Das Inventar" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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