C2 noun Neutral

investment

/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

Investment refers to the allocation of resources, such as money, time, or effort, into something with the expectation of achieving a profit or future benefit. In economic terms, it specifically denotes the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth.

Beispiele

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Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

2

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

3

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
investment
Verb
invest
Adjektiv
investable
Verwandt
investor
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'vest' in investment. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin 'investire' (to clothe). You are 'clothing' your money in a new form (like a stock or property) to help it grow.

Schnelles Quiz

The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: investment

Beispiele

1

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

everyday

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

2

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

formal

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

3

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

informal

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

4

This paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.

academic

This paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.

5

The venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.

business

The venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
investment
Verb
invest
Adjektiv
investable
Verwandt
investor

Häufige Kollokationen

make an investment to put money or effort into something
return on investment the profit or benefit derived from an investment
foreign direct investment investment made by a company in one country into business interests in another
capital investment money invested in a business to purchase fixed assets
long-term investment an investment held for a period of years

Häufige Phrasen

return on investment

the ratio of profit or loss made on an investment relative to its cost

emotional investment

the act of dedicating significant feelings and energy to someone or something

blue-chip investment

a very reliable and low-risk investment in a well-established company

Wird oft verwechselt mit

investment vs expense

An expense is a cost that is 'consumed' or gone once paid, whereas an investment is a cost paid with the expectation of a future return.

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Nutzungshinweise

While primarily a financial term, 'investment' is frequently used in C2 English to describe non-monetary commitments, such as time, education, or relationships.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'invest' with 'to' for objects; remember that you 'invest in' something, not 'invest to' something.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'vest' in investment. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin 'investire' (to clothe). You are 'clothing' your money in a new form (like a stock or property) to help it grow.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe, dress, or adorn,' later evolving into the sense of 'clothing' capital in a new form.

Grammatikmuster

Countable or uncountable depending on context Usually followed by the preposition 'in' Often modified by adjectives like 'sound', 'risky', or 'modest'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many modern Western cultures, 'self-investment' (spending on one's own education and health) is viewed as a moral and economic necessity.

Schnelles Quiz

The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: investment

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