Het eigen vermogen
Example: Het eigen vermogen van het bedrijf is dit jaar flink gestegen.
Definition
"Het eigen vermogen" refers to the net worth or equity of a company, representing the difference between its total assets and total liabilities. It indicates the amount of money that owners have invested in the business plus retained earnings, reflecting the firm's financial strength.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het eigen vermogen" literally means 'the own capacity' or 'own power.' "Eigen" means 'own,' and "vermogen" means 'capacity' or 'power.' Together, they evolved to represent 'equity' or 'net worth' in financial contexts, highlighting ownership and value within a company.
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"Het eigen vermogen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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