De investering
Example: De investering in het nieuwe project is erg belangrijk.
Definition
"De investering" refers to the act or process of putting money, effort, or resources into a project or venture with the expectation of achieving a profitable return or benefit. For example, "De investering in het nieuwe project is erg belangrijk" highlights the significance of such financial commitment.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de investering" comes from the verb "investeren," which itself derives from the Latin 'investire,' meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround.' Over time, it evolved to signify putting resources into something, much like 'clothing' it with capital or effort. Did you know? The financial sense of 'investment' originally implied 'putting on clothes' metaphorically as providing something with protective or enhancing covering.
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"De investering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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