German Conversation · Level 64
76 words
German word
Branche
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁɑ̃ːʃə/
Meaning
- feminine nounindustry
Example
Viele Branchen sind von der Digitalisierung betroffen.
Many industries are affected by digitalization.
More examples
Er kennt sich in der Branche gut aus.
He knows the industry well.
Core concept
A large economic tree divides into limbs, each marked by the kind of goods or services its companies provide.
Common phrases
in einer Branche arbeiten
work in an industry
sich in der Branche auskennen
be familiar with the industry
einen Job in der Branche finden
find a job in the industry
Similar words
Industrie: Large-scale manufacturing activity and the business sector built around it.
Sektor: A broad division of the economy or society.
Bereich: A particular field of work or activity.
Sparte: A specialized division within a larger industry.
Definition in German
Ein Bereich der Wirtschaft, in dem Unternehmen mit ähnlichen Produkten oder Dienstleistungen zusammengefasst sind.
Word origin
Branche entered German from French branche, a word for a tree branch that also acquired the figurative meaning of a specialized area.
Usage tips
- Branche commonly occurs in in der Branche, as in in der Branche arbeiten, while branchenweit means "across the industry".
Other meanings
- business sectornoun
- fieldnoun
Related words
- Branchenerfahrungindustry experiencenoun