Der Aktionär
Example: Der Aktionär hat viele Aktien der Firma gekauft.
Definition
"Der Aktionär" is a person who owns shares in a company, representing partial ownership and the right to participate in corporate decisions. Aktionäre often invest capital into businesses and can receive dividends based on the company's profits.
Etymology
The term "der Aktionär" comes from the German adaptation of the French word 'actionnaire,' which itself derives from 'action,' meaning a share or stock. It entered German in the 19th century as the concept of joint-stock companies became widespread. Did you know that the word literally describes someone holding 'actions' or shares in a company?
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"Der Aktionär" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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