Noun
das Eigenkapital
Pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩kapiˌtaːl]
equity; capital
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Meanings
Noun
- equity; capital
Example sentence
Für den Hauskauf brauchen wir deutlich mehr Eigenkapital.
We need considerably more equity for the house purchase.
Word forms
singular
das Eigenkapital
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Eigenkapital
Accusativedas Eigenkapital
Dativedem Eigenkapital
Genitivedes Eigenkapitals
Eigenkapital has no common plural.
Usage
- Eigenkapital einbringen — Contribute one's own capital.
- Eigenkapital / Fremdkapital — Own capital or equity versus capital provided by creditors.
Für die neue Werkstatt brachte sie ihr gesamtes Eigenkapital ein.
She contributed all her own capital to the new workshop.