Die Dividende
Example: Die Dividende wurde dieses Jahr deutlich erhöht.
Definition
"Die Dividende" refers to the portion of a company's profit that is distributed to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash payments or additional stock. It represents a reward to investors for their ownership and investment in the company.
Etymology
The word "die Dividende" comes from the Latin word 'dividendum,' meaning 'thing to be divided.' It entered German through financial and business contexts, reflecting the concept of dividing profits among shareholders. Did you know? The term is closely related to the English word 'dividend,' sharing the same roots.
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"Die Dividende" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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