NOUN
dasEigenkapital/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩kapiˌtaːl/equity; owner's capital; net worth
Eigenkapital is a German noun that means equity, owner's capital, or net worth. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩kapiˌtaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.funds that a person or company owns, not borrowed or from outside sources(finance, accounting)
a.capital invested by the owner in their own business
Das Eigenkapital eines Unternehmens ist wichtig für die Kreditwürdigkeit.—A company's equity is important for its creditworthiness.
b.portion of assets remaining after deduction of liabilities
Die Eigenkapitalquote ist ein entscheidender Faktor bei Investitionen.—The equity ratio is a crucial factor in investments.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Eigenkapital | — |
| Genitive | des Eigenkapitals | — |
| Dative | dem Eigenkapital | — |
| Accusative | das Eigenkapital | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eigenkapital" mean in English?
- "Eigenkapital" means equity, owner's capital, or net worth. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eigenkapital"?
- "Eigenkapital" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩kapiˌtaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eigenkapital" der, die, or das?
- "Eigenkapital" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Eigenkapital"?
- "Eigenkapital" is a noun in German.
