Het kapitaal
Example: Het kapitaal van het bedrijf groeit elk jaar.
Definition
"Het kapitaal" refers to the total financial resources or assets owned by a company or individual that can be used to generate income or invest in business activities. It represents the wealth or funds available for economic growth and development.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het kapitaal" originates from the Latin word 'capitalis,' meaning 'of the head' or 'principal.' Over time, it came to signify the principal sum of money or assets in finance. Did you know? The word 'capital' in English shares this same root, linking leadership and wealth in a fascinating way.
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"Het kapitaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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