Aktie
Meaning and Usage
An "Aktie" in German refers to a share of stock in a company. It is a certificate of ownership indicating a fraction of the company's capital and often entitling the holder to dividends and voting rights at shareholder meetings.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Aktie" has its roots in the Middle Low German "aktie," which comes from the Latin "actio" meaning "share" or "interest." The -ie ending is commonly used in German to form feminine nouns.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Aktie" in German directly corresponds to "share" or "stock" in English, indicating ownership in a company.
Cultural Context
Germany has a well-established tradition of investing in stocks, and the term "Aktie" is commonly used in financial and business contexts.
Example Sentences
- Er hat viele Aktien von großen Unternehmen. (He owns a lot of shares in big companies.)
- Die Aktie stieg gestern um 5%. (The stock went up by 5% yesterday.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Aktie," you can associate it with the English word "stock" which is used in a similar financial context.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Börse (stock exchange)
- der Aktionär (shareholder)
- das Kapital (capital)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Aktien
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Aktie" is a noun and does not have a conjugated verb form.