No. 1,420 in German
kapital
"Kapital" in English means "capital," referring to financial assets, wealth, or resources used for investment or production.
In a sentence
Das Unternehmen benötigt Kapital für seine Expansion.
The company needs capital for its expansion.
In this sentence, 'Kapital' refers to financial resources or funds necessary for business operations or growth.
Das Wissen ist das wichtigste Kapital eines Wissenschaftlers.
Knowledge is the most important capital of a scientist.
Here, 'Kapital' metaphorically represents essential assets or advantages, not physical currency.
Die Stadt besitzt kulturelles Kapital durch ihre historischen Bauwerke.
The city possesses cultural capital through its historical buildings.
In this context, 'Kapital' signifies cultural wealth, emphasizing non-financial value tied to heritage or knowledge.
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