investment
gb/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/ us/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
B1
Engels
~ 900
befektetés, beruházás, ráfordítás
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
befektetés
B1
beruházás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'investment' with 'expense'; an expense is simply spending money, while an investment is expected to bring future benefit.
Betekenis
Putting money in to earn more
Woordcombinaties
make an investment
|return on investment
|foreign investment
|real estate investment
|investment portfolio
Synoniemen
expenditure (General spending; does not necessarily imply a return or profit.)
|
funding (Providing money for something, often without personal profit motive.)
Antoniemen
divestment (The act of taking money or resources out of an investment.)
Thema's
business
|finance
|economics
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
befektetés
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
An asset you invest in
Woordcombinaties
profitable investment
|safe investment
|risky investment
Synoniemen
asset (Something valuable owned; not always bought as an investment.)
Antoniemen
liability (Something that takes money away instead of generating it.)
Thema's
business
|finance
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
befektetés
B1
ráfordítás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Giving effort for future gain
Woordcombinaties
investment of time
|emotional investment
Synoniemen
commitment (A strong dedication; may not imply expectation of measurable return.)
Antoniemen
neglect (Failure to give time or attention.)
Thema's
daily life
|self-improvement
|work
|education
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
investment
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
US/ɪnvˈɛstmənt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - vest - ment (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vest)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: investment
- Plural: investment, investments
Woordfamilie
Forms
investments
noun
Related words
reinvest
verb
reinvestment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
divest
verb C1
divestment
noun C1
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.