Umlaufvermögen

current assets

noun OOM-lowf-fer-moe-gen Rare

Also means

working capital assets

Usage Note

Umlaufvermögen comprises assets expected to be converted into cash within one year — inventories, trade receivables, and liquid funds. It contrasts with Anlagevermögen (fixed assets) and is a key element of Liquiditätsanalyse.

Examples

"Das Umlaufvermögen stieg durch den Aufbau von Lagerbeständen deutlich an."

Natural Translation

Current assets rose significantly due to the build-up of inventories.

Literal Translation

The current-assets rose through the build-up of inventories clearly.

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