German word

Unternehmung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌʊntɐˈneːmʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompany

Example

Die Unternehmung beschäftigt viele Mitarbeiter.

The company employs many people.

Illustration for Unternehmung (company)

More examples

Die Unternehmung expandiert ins Ausland.

The company is expanding abroad.

Core concept

A planned effort with people and resources behind it.

Common phrases

  • eine Unternehmung gründen

    found a company

  • die Unternehmung leiten

    run a company

  • in eine Unternehmung investieren

    invest in a company

Similar words

Unternehmen: An established company run as a business with staff and capital.
Betrieb: A workplace or business facility where operations are carried out.
Firma: A business firm identified by its official commercial name.
Gesellschaft: An organization or company jointly formed by multiple parties.

Definition in German

eine organisierte wirtschaftliche Einheit oder Firma; auch ein geplantes Vorhaben oder Projekt

Word origin

Unternehmung is a noun formed from the verb unternehmen, which combines unter- and nehmen to name something undertaken.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English company, Unternehmung often suggests an undertaking or venture, while Unternehmen is the usual modern word for a company.

Other meanings

  • businessnoun

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