B1 noun Neutral

استثمار

/is.tith.maːr/

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

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1

قررت الشركة استثمار أموالها في الذهب.

The company decided to invest its money in gold.

2

يجب استثمار الوقت بشكل صحيح.

Time must be invested/utilized correctly.

3

الاستثمار الأجنبي يحسن الاقتصاد.

Foreign investment improves the economy.

Word Family

Noun
استثمار
Verb
استثمر
Adjective
استثماري
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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

1

قررت الشركة استثمار أموالها في الذهب.

business

The company decided to invest its money in gold.

2

يجب استثمار الوقت بشكل صحيح.

everyday

Time must be invested/utilized correctly.

3

الاستثمار الأجنبي يحسن الاقتصاد.

academic

Foreign investment improves the economy.

4

هذا المشروع فرصة جيدة للاستثمار.

formal

This project is a good investment opportunity.

5

استثمر في نفسك بالقراءة.

informal

Invest in yourself by reading.

Word Family

Noun
استثمار
Verb
استثمر
Adjective
استثماري

Common Collocations

استثمار أجنبي foreign investment
صندوق استثمار investment fund
استثمار بشري human investment
عائد الاستثمار return on investment
استثمار طويل الأمد long-term investment

Common Phrases

فرصة استثمارية

investment opportunity

مناخ الاستثمار

investment climate

استثمار رابح

profitable investment

Often Confused With

استثمار vs استغلال

Istighlal can sometimes have a negative connotation (exploitation), while Istithmar is generally positive (investment).

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS for topics like economy, education, and environment (investing in green energy).

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it only for money; it's very common for 'investing time' or 'effort'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Thamara' (Fruit) - Istithmar is the process of making things bear fruit.

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Word Origin

From the root th-m-r (fruit). Form X means to seek fruit/profit.

Grammar Patterns

Noun (masculine) Form X Masdar

Quick Quiz

يعتبر ___ في التكنولوجيا أمراً ضرورياً للتطور.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الاستثمار

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