investieren
to invest
verb in-ves-TEE-ren Rare
Origin: from Latin investire via French
Usage Note
investieren means to invest money, time, or effort, taking in plus accusative: in eine Firma investieren. It is inseparable, perfect hat investiert. The native synonym for money is anlegen; the noun is Investition. The investor is an Investor.
Examples
"Er investiert sein Geld lieber in Immobilien."
Natural Translation
He prefers to invest his money in real estate.
Literal Translation
He invests his money rather in real-estate.
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