Also means
stock
Usage Note
Aktie is a single share of company stock; note it is pronounced with a 'ts' and a final schwa, not like English 'action'. A company structured around shares is an Aktiengesellschaft (abbreviated AG). Beware the false friend: it has nothing to do with 'action'.
Examples
"Die Aktie ist heute gestiegen."
Natural Translation
The share rose today.
Literal Translation
The share is today risen.
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