German Conversation · Level 14
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German word
Industrie
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪndʊsˈtʁiː/
Meaning
- feminine nounindustry
Example
In dieser Region gibt es viele Industrien.
There are many industries in this region.
More examples
Viele Menschen arbeiten in der Industrie.
Many people work in industry.
Core concept
A broad economic field in which many businesses turn materials into goods.
Common phrases
die Automobilindustrie
automotive industry
die chemische Industrie
chemical industry
in der Industrie arbeiten
work in industry
Similar words
Fabrik: A building where goods are produced.
Unternehmen: A business or legal entity that provides goods or services for profit.
Branche: A sector made up of businesses doing the same kind of work.
Gewerbe: A trade or craft run by individuals or small businesses.
Definition in German
Zweig der Wirtschaft oder Branche, die sich mit Verarbeitung von Rohstoffen und Fertigung von Produkten beschäftigt.
Word origin
German Industrie is a learned borrowing from French industrie, which comes from Latin industria, meaning diligence or skillful activity.
Usage tips
- Industrie is feminine, so the common phrase is in der Industrie, and its plural is Industrien.
Other meanings
- manufacturingnoun
Opposites
- Handwerkcraftnoun
- Dienstleistungservicenoun
Related words
- Industrialisierungindustrializationnoun
- industriellindustrialadjective