This is the 5132nd most frequent Dutch word.
investeren
"Investeren" means "to invest" in English.
In this sentence, 'investeren' is used metaphorically to imply dedicating effort, time, or resources toward self-improvement in a professional context.
Ik wil graag investeren in mijn toekomstige carrière.
I would like to invest in my future career.
Here, 'investeren' is used literally to refer to the act of putting financial resources into a venture to achieve potential returns.
Hij besloot een groot bedrag te investeren in zijn eigen bedrijf.
He decided to invest a large sum of money in his own company.
In this context, 'investeren' is employed to signify the allocation of time and attention to improve the outcome and effectiveness of a project.