das Wertpapier, -e
security
Ein Dokument, das zeigt, dass jemand Geld angelegt hat oder einen Anteil an einer Firma besitzt.
The German word "Wertpapier" is a noun that means "security" or "bond" in the financial context. It is a compound word made up of "Wert," which means "value" or "worth," and "Papier," which means "paper." Thus, "Wertpapier" literally translates to "value paper."
Words with similar meanings include "Obligation" (bond), "Aktie" (share or stock), and "Anleihe" (loan or bond).
The difference between these words lies in the specific type of financial instrument they refer to:
- "Aktie" refers specifically to shares or stock in a company, representing partial ownership.
- "Obligation" usually refers to debt securities issued by corporations or governments that promise regular interest payments.
- "Anleihe" is a broader term for bonds, generally public or private, that involve borrowing funds with a promise of repayment.
"Wertpapier" is a more general term that can encompass stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments that hold value.
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Examples
Der Wertpapiermarkt wächst kontinuierlich.noun
The security market is growing continuously.
Die Bankberaterin erklärte mir den Unterschied zwischen einem Wertpapier und einem Sparbuch.noun
The bank advisor explained to me the difference between a security and a savings book.
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