Anleger

investor

noun AHN-lay-ger Rare

Origin: from anlegen 'to invest'

Usage Note

Anleger is a person who invests money, especially a private individual on the stock market. The plural is Anleger, unchanged, and the feminine is Anlegerin. A more institutional investor is an Investor; a cautious one is a sicherheitsorientierter Anleger.

Examples

"Viele Anleger reagierten nervös auf die Nachricht."

Natural Translation

Many investors reacted nervously to the news.

Literal Translation

Many investors reacted nervously to the news.

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