Effekten

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛˈfɛktən/, , ,
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Etymology 1

17th century, borrowed from Italian effetti, then adapted (via forms like Effecti) to the German cognate Effekt (etymology 2 below). Usage was also influenced by French effets.

Noun

Effekten pl (plural only)

  1. (dated) personal effects, belongings that one carries with one (on one’s person or as luggage)
    Synonyms: (persönliche) Sachen; Wertsachen und Gepäck
    Nach dem Zugunglück lagen die Effekten der Opfer überall verstreut.
    After the train crash, the victims’ personal effects lay scattered all about.
  2. (law, otherwise archaic) belongings, movable property, goods and chattels
    Synonyms: beweglicher Besitz, (bewegliche) Habe, Habseligkeiten
  3. (finance) Synonym of Wertpapiere (securities, stocks, bonds)

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

Effekten m pl

  1. dative plural of Effekt