Investition is feminine in German — the correct article is die. The plural is die Investitionen. In English, Investition means investment. Note the spelling: it's Investition — not "Investion."Die Investition is an important word in business German vocabulary, used when talking about financial decisions, company growth, or strategic planning. It's typically learned at B1 level. Whether you're discussing a company's Budget or the Gewinn from a project — Investition is a word you'll hear often. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -tion are always feminine in German — no exceptions (die Investition, die Situation, die Information). This is one of the easiest gender rules to remember. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Investition — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Investition | die Investitionen |
| Genitive | der Investition | der Investitionen |
| Dative | der Investition | den Investitionen |
| Accusative | die Investition | die Investitionen |
Example Sentences with Investition
Die Investition hat sich gelohnt.
(The investment paid off.) — Nominative
Das Unternehmen plant eine große Investition in neue Technologie.
(The company is planning a large investment in new technology.) — Accusative
Mit der Investition soll die Produktion modernisiert werden.
(The investment is intended to modernize production.) — Dative
Die Rendite der Investition liegt bei fünf Prozent.
(The return on the investment is five percent.) — Genitive
Die Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien steigen.
(Investments in renewable energy are increasing.) — Nominative Plural
Bei den Investitionen muss die Frist beachtet werden.
(The deadline must be considered with the investments.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): investieren (to invest — verb), der Investor (male investor), die Investorin (female investor)
Common compounds (Komposita): das Investitionsvolumen (investment volume), die Investitionssumme (investment sum)
Common Mistake with Investition
❌ Common mistake: Die Investion war erfolgreich.
✅ Correct: Die Investition war erfolgreich.
💡 Why: The correct spelling is Investition — with -tition, not "Investion." The word comes from Latin "investitio" and keeps the double "ti" in German. The "ti" syllable gets swallowed in fast speech, which is why so many people — even native speakers — drop it when writing. A helpful trick: remember the verb investieren → the noun keeps the full "investi-" stem and adds "-tion."
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Mit ___ Investition hat das Unternehmen neue Märkte erschlossen.
- A) die Investition
- B) der Investition
- C) dem Investition
Check Answer
The preposition mit always takes the dative. Feminine dative = der: mit der Investition.
2. Die Geschäftsführung hat ___ Investition genehmigt.
- A) der Investition
- B) dem Investition
- C) die Investition
Check Answer
"Genehmigen" takes an accusative object (what was approved?). Feminine accusative = die: die Investition.
3. Wir haben die geplant___ Investition verschoben.
- A) -en
- B) -er
- C) -e
Check Answer
After the definite article die in the accusative feminine, the adjective ending is -e: die geplante Investition. After a definite article in the accusative feminine, the ending is always -e.
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More Work & Business Nouns
- der Gewinn — the profit
- die Frist — the deadline
- das Budget — the budget
- die Bewerbung — the application
- die Besprechung — the meeting
- die Aufgabe — the task
- das Büro — the office
- der Chef — the boss
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Investition masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Investition is feminine — the correct article is die. All nouns ending in -tion are feminine in German — no exceptions. This rule covers hundreds of common nouns: die Situation, die Information, die Produktion, die Investition.
What is the plural of Investition?
The plural is die Investitionen. All nouns ending in -tion form the plural by adding -en. This is one of the most predictable plural patterns in German.
How do you spell Investition correctly?
The correct spelling is Investition — with -tition, not "Investion." The word comes from Latin and keeps the double "ti" syllable. A helpful trick: if you can say "investieren" (to invest), just remember that the noun keeps the full "investi-" stem and adds "-tion."
What is the difference between Investition and Anlage?
Die Investition is an investment in the broad sense — spending money to create future value, such as buying equipment, entering new markets, or funding a project. Die Anlage (also: die Geldanlage) refers more specifically to a financial investment — putting money into stocks, bonds, or savings. In everyday business German, Investition is the more common and general term.
