Geld

Definitions of Geld
  1. noun
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
    synonyms: Geldrepräsentation
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    Währung
    the official currency issued by a government or national bank
    Bargeld
    money in the form of bills or coins
    Papiergeld
    currency issued by a government or central bank and consisting of printed paper that can circulate as a substitute for specie
    Hartgeld
    coins collectively
    Geldmünze, Münze
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
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    Zahlungsmittel
    anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
  2. noun
    the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
    synonyms: Währung
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    Zahlungsmittel
    anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
  3. noun
    assets available for use in the production of further assets
    synonyms: Geldanlage, Geldkapital, Geldmittel, Kapital, Kapitalvermehrung
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    Aktie, Aktienfonds, Aktienkapital
    the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
    Stammaktie
    stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections
    Vorzugsaktie
    stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights
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