Die Börse
Example: Die Börse reagierte schnell auf die neuen Wirtschaftsnachrichten.
Definition
"Die Börse" refers to the stock exchange or market where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold. It is a central place for financial trading and investment activities, influencing economic conditions and investor decisions.
Etymology
The word "die Börse" comes from the Old French 'borse,' meaning purse or bag, which itself traces back to the Medieval Latin 'bursa.' Originally, it referred to a place where merchants gathered to exchange goods and money, eventually evolving to mean a stock exchange.
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"Die Börse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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