Das Eigenkapital
Example: Das Eigenkapital des Unternehmens ist in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
Definition
"Eigenkapital" refers to the equity or net worth of a company, representing the amount of capital that belongs to the owners after all liabilities have been deducted. It shows the financial health and value that shareholders hold in the business.
Etymology
The word "Eigenkapital" comes from German, where "eigen" means 'own' or 'personal,' and "Kapital" means 'capital.' It literally translates to 'own capital,' reflecting the owner's stake in the company. Did you know? This term is commonly used in finance to distinguish personal investment from borrowed funds.
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"Das Eigenkapital" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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