استثمار
The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. It is a core concept in economics and personal development.
Examples
3 of 5قررت الشركة استثمار أموالها في الذهب.
The company decided to invest its money in gold.
يجب استثمار الوقت بشكل صحيح.
Time must be invested/utilized correctly.
الاستثمار الأجنبي يحسن الاقتصاد.
Foreign investment improves the economy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Thamara' (Fruit) - Istithmar is the process of making things bear fruit.
Quick Quiz
يعتبر ___ في التكنولوجيا أمراً ضرورياً للتطور.
Correct!
The correct answer is: الاستثمار
Examples
قررت الشركة استثمار أموالها في الذهب.
businessThe company decided to invest its money in gold.
يجب استثمار الوقت بشكل صحيح.
everydayTime must be invested/utilized correctly.
الاستثمار الأجنبي يحسن الاقتصاد.
academicForeign investment improves the economy.
هذا المشروع فرصة جيدة للاستثمار.
formalThis project is a good investment opportunity.
استثمر في نفسك بالقراءة.
informalInvest in yourself by reading.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
فرصة استثمارية
investment opportunity
مناخ الاستثمار
investment climate
استثمار رابح
profitable investment
Often Confused With
Istighlal can sometimes have a negative connotation (exploitation), while Istithmar is generally positive (investment).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS for topics like economy, education, and environment (investing in green energy).
Common Mistakes
Don't use it only for money; it's very common for 'investing time' or 'effort'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Thamara' (Fruit) - Istithmar is the process of making things bear fruit.
Word Origin
From the root th-m-r (fruit). Form X means to seek fruit/profit.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
يعتبر ___ في التكنولوجيا أمراً ضرورياً للتطور.
Correct!
The correct answer is: الاستثمار
Related Vocabulary
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ضمان
B1A formal promise or assurance (guarantee) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, or a legal security for a debt or performance.
موافقة
B1The act of agreeing to something or giving permission; consent or approval.
إجمالي
B1The total amount or overall sum of something, without excluding any parts. Used in IELTS Task 1 to describe total figures.
خسارة
B1The fact or process of losing something or someone. In economics, it refers to an excess of expenditure over income.
راتب
B1A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.
جدوى
B1The utility, effectiveness, or feasibility of an action or project. It is often used to assess if a project is worth the effort or cost.
تراخيص
B1Official permissions or documents granted by an authority to perform a specific act or own something.
تبادل
B1The act of giving something and receiving something else in return. It is frequently used in discussions about trade, ideas, or cultural programs.
إيرادات
B1The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.
تخفيض
B1The act of reducing the amount, size, or price of something. It is very common in economic and commercial contexts.
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