De investering
Example: De investering in duurzame energie is erg belangrijk voor de toekomst.
Definition
"De investering" refers to the act or process of allocating money or resources into something, such as sustainable energy, with the expectation of generating a profitable return or benefit in the future. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe committed capital.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de investering" originates from the verb 'investeren,' which itself comes from the Latin 'investire,' meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to put money into' or 'to provide capital for.' Did you know that the original Latin root also influenced the English word 'invest'?
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"De investering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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