pääoma — meaning in English

English meaning

• capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
• principal adj Most important; main.

Senses

pääoma is used for these senses in English:

• capital (uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
• principal (finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

capital — full definition

1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
3. noun An uppercase letter.
4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
5. adj Punishable by death.

principal — full definition

1. adj Most important; main.
2. noun The head of a school.
3. noun A sum of money originally invested or lent, before interest.

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