Vermögen

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German

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Etymology

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From late Middle High German vermügen (force, might), an infinitive used as a noun, from Old High German furimugan, equivalent to modern ver- +‎ mögen (to like, want to).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛʁˈmøːɡn̩/
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  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡŋ̩/
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  • Hyphenation: Ver‧mö‧gen

Noun

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Vermögen n (strong, genitive Vermögens, plural Vermögen)

  1. (singular only) ability, capacity
    Synonyms: Fähigkeit, Kraft, Gabe
  2. fortune (lots of riches), wealth
    Synonyms: Besitz, Eigentum, Eigen, Hab und Gut
    Vermögen aufbauen.to accumulate wealth.

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Further reading

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