English–German

“subsidiary” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɔxtɐgəˌzɛlʃaft/

Example

Unsere Tochtergesellschaft produziert Elektrogeräte.

Our subsidiary manufactures electrical appliances.

Illustration for Tochtergesellschaft (subsidiary)

How to say “subsidiary” in German

“Subsidiary” in German is Tochtergesellschaft.

One company controls another company that has its own legal identity and business operations.

Full entry for Tochtergesellschaft: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tochtergesellschaft

Die Tochtergesellschaft hat ihren Sitz in Berlin und agiert rechtlich selbstständig.

The subsidiary is headquartered in Berlin and operates as a legally independent entity.

Tips for using Tochtergesellschaft

  • The term does not by itself specify full ownership, so the extent of Beteiligung or Kontrolle may need separate wording.

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