aus etwas Kapital schlagen: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To capitalize on something; to profit from a situation, event, or opportunity, often for political, financial, or reputational gain.
Examples
BetaPolitiker schlagen oft aus Skandalen Kapital, indem sie sich als Opfer darstellen.
Politicians often capitalize on scandals by portraying themselves as victims.
Das Startup schlug aus der aktuellen Marktlage Kapital und konnte schnell wachsen.
The startup capitalized on the current market situation and was able to grow quickly.
- To convert something into capital or assets; to turn an object or circumstance into economic value.
Examples
BetaDas Unternehmen schlug aus den Patenten Kapital, indem es Lizenzen an andere Firmen vergab.
The company converted patents into capital by licensing them to other firms.
Man kann aus einer Immobilie Kapital schlagen, indem man sie vermietet oder verkauft.
You can turn a property into capital by renting or selling it.
Sie schlugen aus dem wertvollen Rohstoff Kapital, indem sie ihn zu einem höheren Preis verkauften.
They converted the valuable raw material into capital by selling it at a higher price.
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