Usage Note
Wertpapier is the general term for a negotiable financial instrument, including shares, bonds, and fund units. Wertpapierhandel is securities trading; Wertpapierdepot is the custody account where they are held. Plural Wertpapiere is common in news contexts.
Examples
"Sie legte ihre Ersparnisse in verschiedene Wertpapiere an."
Natural Translation
She invested her savings in various securities.
Literal Translation
She placed her savings in various securities.
Related Words
Explore German by topic
