NOUN

derFond/fɔ̃ː/stock fund; investment fund; (cooking) stock

Fond is a German noun that means stock fund, investment fund, or (cooking) stock. It is pronounced /fɔ̃ː/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fonds".

Definitions

1.stock fund or investment fund, a pool of money managed for investment purposes(finance)

a.organized investment pool investing in securities or other assets

Ein ETF ist ein spezieller Fond, der an der Börse gehandelt wird.—An ETF is a special type of fund that is traded on the stock exchange.

2.cooking stock; flavorful liquid base for sauces and soups(cooking)

a.aromatic liquid used as a base in cooking

Der Koch bereitete den Fond aus Gemüse und Kräutern zu.—The chef prepared the stock from vegetables and herbs.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Fonddie Fonds
Genitivedes Fondsder Fonds
Dativedem Fondden Fonds
Accusativeden Fonddie Fonds

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fond" mean in English?
"Fond" means stock fund, investment fund, or (cooking) stock. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fond"?
"Fond" is pronounced /fɔ̃ː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fond" der, die, or das?
"Fond" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Fond"?
The plural of "Fond" is "Fonds".
What part of speech is "Fond"?
"Fond" is a noun in German.

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