Investeren
Example: Ik wil graag investeren in een nieuw project.
Definition
"Investeren" means to allocate money, time, or resources into something, such as a project or asset, with the expectation of achieving a profitable or beneficial return in the future. It is commonly used when talking about financial or personal commitments for growth or gain.
Etymology
The word "investeren" comes from the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe or surround'. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to mean putting resources into something to gain value, similar to how one 'clothes' or 'equips' an endeavor for success. Did you know? The root is also related to the English word 'invest'.
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"Investeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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