Kapitalanlage

capital investment; financial investment

noun kah-pee-TAHL-ahn-lah-geh Rare

Usage Note

Kapitalanlage is a broader term than Aktie or Anleihe — it covers any placing of money to earn a return, including real estate, funds, or savings products. Eine sichere Kapitalanlage (a safe investment) is a frequent collocation in consumer finance.

Examples

"Immobilien gelten in Deutschland als beliebte Kapitalanlage."

Natural Translation

Real estate is considered a popular investment in Germany.

Literal Translation

Real-estate counts in Germany as popular capital-investment.

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