German word

Business

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪznɪs/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbusiness

Example

Sein Business läuft gut.

His business is doing well.

Illustration for Business (business)

More examples

Viele Gründer steigen direkt ins Business ein.

Many founders enter the business world directly.

Core concept

A company or person's ongoing commercial operation, pictured as the work and dealings that keep it moving.

Common phrases

  • ins Business einsteigen

    enter the business world

  • Business Kontakte knüpfen

    make business contacts

  • im Business Fuß fassen

    gain a foothold in the business world

Similar words

Firma: A company commonly known by its registered or trading name.
Unternehmen: A company or organization engaged in business over the long term.
Geschäft: Buying and selling goods or services as commercial transactions.
Betrieb: A workplace where production or routine operations take place.

Definition in German

Arbeits- oder Geschäftstätigkeit, besonders im kommerziellen oder organisatorischen Zusammenhang.

Word origin

German borrowed Business from English; English business developed from Middle English bisynesse, formed from busy with -ness and originally referring to being occupied.

Usage tips

  • Business is neuter in German, so standard forms include das Business and im Business.

Opposites

Related words

  • Businessreisebusiness tripnoun
  • Businessstrategiebusiness strategynoun

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