Das Eigentum
Example: Das Eigentum an der Firma gehört dem Unternehmer.
Definition
"Das Eigentum" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, such as property or assets, which allows the holder to use, control, and dispose of it. In the context of entrepreneurship, it means the ownership stake or rights a business owner has in a company.
Etymology
The word "das Eigentum" comes from the German root 'eigen,' meaning 'own' or 'personal,' combined with the suffix '-tum,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Did you know? "Eigentum" literally translates to 'own-ness,' reflecting the concept of possessing something as one's own.
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"Das Eigentum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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