NOUN
Fonds/fɔ̃ːs/fund; investment fund; pool (of resources)
Fonds is a German noun that means fund, investment fund, or pool (of resources). It is pronounced /fɔ̃ːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fonds".
Definitions
1.Sum of money or capital set aside for a specific purpose, usually managed collectively(finance, economics)
a.Investment fund in which money from several investors is pooled and professionally managed
Viele Leute legen ihr Geld in verschiedene Fonds an.—Many people invest their money in various funds.
2.A stock or pool of resources available for a purpose(general)
a.Resource pool for cultural or charitable purposes
Der Fonds für kulturelle Projekte unterstützt junge Künstler.—The fund for cultural projects supports young artists.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Fonds | die Fonds |
| Genitive | des Fonds | der Fonds |
| Dative | dem Fonds | den Fonds |
| Accusative | den Fonds | die Fonds |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fonds" mean in English?
- "Fonds" means fund, investment fund, or pool (of resources). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fonds"?
- "Fonds" is pronounced /fɔ̃ːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fonds" der, die, or das?
- "Fonds" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Fonds"?
- The plural of "Fonds" is "Fonds".
- What part of speech is "Fonds"?
- "Fonds" is a noun in German.
