German word

Handelskammer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhandl̩sˌkamɐ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchamber of commerce

Example

Wir sind Mitglied der Handelskammer.

We are members of the chamber of commerce.

Illustration for Handelskammer (chamber of commerce)

More examples

Die Handelskammer bietet Beratung für Existenzgründer an.

The chamber of commerce provides advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Core concept

A local civic hub where traders join forces, deal with public authorities, and obtain business services.

Common phrases

  • Mitglied der Handelskammer

    member of the chamber of commerce

  • Sitz der Handelskammer

    seat of the chamber of commerce

Similar words

Industrie- und Handelskammer: A regional public body representing businesses and handling training and administrative services.
IHK: A regional public business office offering advice and issuing official certificates.
Wirtschaftskammer: A public organization representing commerce and industry and providing business advice.

Definition in German

Ein Verband auf lokaler Ebene, der die wirtschaftlichen Interessen von Handelsbetrieben gegenüber Behörden und Öffentlichkeit vertritt und Service für Mitglieder bietet.

Word origin

Handelskammer is a compound of Handel, meaning trade, and Kammer, meaning a chamber or institutional body.

Usage tips

  • Handelskammer is feminine: die Handelskammer, with the plural die Handelskammern.

Related words

  • Handelskammerpräsidentpresident of the chamber of commercenoun
  • Handelskammermitgliedmember of the chamber of commercenoun

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