investment
gb/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ us/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
B1
English
~ 900
befektetés, beruházás, ráfordítás
NOUN
B1
1
befektetés
B1
beruházás
B2
Usage pattern:
an investment in [something]
Her investment in the tech startup doubled in value within two years.
A technológiai startupba tett befektetésének két éven belül megduplázódott az értéke.
Foreign investment has boosted the country's economy.
A külföldi befektetések fellendítették az ország gazdaságát.
The company made a significant investment in renewable energy.
He considered the house purchase as a long-term investment.
Our education is the best investment we can make.
Learner examples
I made an investment in a small shop.
Befektettem egy kis üzletbe.
She wants to make an investment in new machines.
Új gépekbe szeretne beruházni.
They got a big profit from their investment.
The bank offers advice on safe investments.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'investment' with 'expense'; an expense is simply spending money, while an investment is expected to bring future benefit.
Meaning
Putting money in to earn more
Collocations
make an investment
|return on investment
|foreign investment
|real estate investment
|investment portfolio
Synonyms
expenditure (General spending; does not necessarily imply a return or profit.)
|
funding (Providing money for something, often without personal profit motive.)
Antonyms
divestment (The act of taking money or resources out of an investment.)
Themes
business
|finance
|economics
Definition
When you use money, time, or energy to get more money or a good result later.
The act of committing money, time, or resources to something with the expectation of earning a profit or achieving a benefit.
NOUN
B1
2
befektetés
B1
Usage pattern:
an investment [asset]
That apartment is one of our best investments.
Az a lakás az egyik legjobb befektetésünk.
Gold can be a stable investment during economic uncertainty.
Gazdasági bizonytalanság idején az arany stabil befektetés lehet.
His art collection turned out to be a wise investment.
Learner examples
The house is a good investment.
A ház jó befektetés.
Gold is a safe investment.
Az arany biztonságos befektetés.
She sold her investment for a big profit.
Meaning
An asset you invest in
Collocations
profitable investment
|safe investment
|risky investment
Synonyms
asset (Something valuable owned; not always bought as an investment.)
Antonyms
liability (Something that takes money away instead of generating it.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
Something you buy with money because you hope it will make more money later.
An asset, property, or item that someone has put money into with the aim of gaining a financial return or benefit.
NOUN
B2
3
befektetés
B1
ráfordítás
B2
Usage pattern:
an investment of [time/effort] in [something]
Training new staff requires a big investment of time.
Az új munkatársak betanítása nagy időráfordítást igényel.
She has a lot of emotional investment in this project.
Sok érzelmi energiát fektetett ebbe a projektbe.
Good relationships need an ongoing investment of effort.
Learner examples
Learning English is an investment of time.
Az angoltanulás időbefektetés.
He made an investment of effort to pass the exam.
Sok energiát fektetett abba, hogy átmenjen a vizsgán.
Friendship needs an investment of care.
Meaning
Giving effort for future gain
Collocations
investment of time
|emotional investment
Synonyms
commitment (A strong dedication; may not imply expectation of measurable return.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to give time or attention.)
Themes
daily life
|self-improvement
|work
|education
Definition
When you give your time, work, or care to get a good result later.
The act of devoting time, effort, or energy to something with the expectation of achieving improvement or benefit.
Grammar
Dictionary form
investment
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
US/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
Syllables & stress
in - vest - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vest)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: investment
- Plural: investment, investments
Word family
Forms
investments
noun
Related words
reinvest
verb
reinvestment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
divest
verb C1
divestment
noun C1
Expressions
foreign investment
1/fˈɔɹən ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
fixed phrase
Money invested abroad for profit
When people or companies put money into businesses or things in another country to make money.
Examples
- Foreign investment has increased in the region over the last decade.
- The government is encouraging foreign investment in renewable energy.
make an investment
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
fixed phrase
Put money into for gain
To use money or resources to try to get more money or benefits later.
Examples
- We decided to make an investment in solar panels.
- She made an investment in her friend's new business.
return on investment
1/ɹɪtˈɚn ˈɔn ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
fixed phrase
Profit compared to cost
How much money you make compared to how much you spent or invested.
Examples
- The return on investment for the new marketing campaign was higher than expected.
- They calculated the return on investment before starting the project.
investment portfolio
1/ɪnvˈɛstmənt pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
technical
Collection of owned investments
All the investments that a person or company owns.
Examples
- He reviewed his investment portfolio with his financial advisor.
- His investment portfolio includes shares in several tech companies.
- Diversifying your investment portfolio can reduce risk.
- It's important to diversify your investment portfolio to reduce risk.