German Conversation · Level 85
59 words
German word
Filiale
Pronunciation
IPA/fiˈli̯aːlə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbranch
Example
In Berlin gibt es mehrere Filialen dieser Bank.
There are several branches of this bank in Berlin.
More examples
Die Filiale am Marktplatz hat heute neue Öffnungszeiten.
The store at the market square has new opening hours today.
Core concept
A local storefront or office works away from a company's headquarters but remains part of the same organization.
Common phrases
in der Filiale einkaufen
shop at the store
bei der Filiale anrufen
call the branch
Similar words
Zweigstelle: A company office operating separately from headquarters to handle local business.
Niederlassung: A formally established regional office for a company's ongoing operations.
Geschäftsstelle: A customer service office for inquiries, transactions, and administrative matters.
Außenstelle: A small office or service point located away from the main headquarters.
Definition in German
Eine Niederlassung oder ein Betriebsteil eines Unternehmens, das an einem anderen Ort als die Zentrale tätig ist.
Word origin
German Filiale is borrowed from French filiale and ultimately comes from Latin filialis, 'of a son', from filius, 'son'.
Usage tips
- Filiale is feminine, and its plural is Filialen, as in die Filialen dieser Bank.
Other meanings
- storenoun
- branch officenoun
- outletnoun
Opposites
- Hauptsitzhead officenoun
Related words
- Filialleitungbranch managementnoun
- Filialleiterbranch managernoun