Translation of German word "investieren" to English
investieren
/ɪnvestiːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
How to use
investieren ('to invest') is a weak verb: investiert, investierte, hat investiert. Zeit investieren in — To invest time in. Geld investieren — To invest money.
🇬🇧 English
to invest
Example
Ich investiere mein Geld.
I invest my money.
Sie investiert ihr Geld.
She invests her money.
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Common phrases
- Geld anlegen / investieren— to invest money
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe investiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #935 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "investieren"?▼
The German word "investieren" is defined as: "To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in."
What does the German word "investieren" mean?▼
The German word "investieren" means "to invest" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "investieren"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich investiere mein Geld." (which translates as "I invest my money.").
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