German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Konzern
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnˈtsɛɐ̯n/
Meaning
- masculine nouncorporation
Example
Viele Konzerne investieren in Forschung und Entwicklung.
Many corporations invest in research and development.
More examples
Viele Leute möchten nicht in einem Konzern arbeiten.
Many people do not want to work for a corporation.
Core concept
Several companies operate under one corporate umbrella while keeping their own legal identities.
Common phrases
bei einem Konzern arbeiten
work for a corporation
ein multinationaler Konzern
a multinational corporation
in einem Konzern angestellt sein
be employed by a corporation
Similar words
Unternehmen: A company that provides goods or services as a business.
Firma: An everyday term for a company.
Gesellschaft: A legally recognized company or corporate entity.
Betrieb: A specific place of business, such as a factory, shop, or workplace.
Definition in German
eine wirtschaftliche Einheit aus mehreren rechtlich selbständigen Gesellschaften, die gemeinsame wirtschaftliche Kontrolle und Leitung haben
Word origin
German Konzern was borrowed from English concern and came to denote a large business organization or group of companies.
Usage tips
- Konzern is masculine, with der Konzern in the singular and die Konzerne in the plural.
Other meanings
- corporate groupnoun
Opposites
- Kleinbetriebsmall businessnoun
- Einzelunternehmensole proprietorshipnoun