German Conversation · Level 153
30 words
German word
Wirtschaftskammer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɪɐ̯tʃaftsˌkamɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounchamber of commerce
Example
Die Wirtschaftskammern vertreten die Interessen lokaler Unternehmen.
The chambers of commerce represent the interests of local businesses.
More examples
Viele Start-ups suchen Unterstützung bei der Wirtschaftskammer.
Many start-ups seek support from the chamber of commerce.
Core concept
A formal business body that speaks for companies in a region or sector when dealing with public institutions and the wider public.
Common phrases
Kontakt zur Wirtschaftskammer aufnehmen
contact the chamber of commerce
Anfrage an die Wirtschaftskammer richten
submit an inquiry to the chamber of commerce
Stellungnahme der Wirtschaftskammer
the chamber of commerce's statement
Similar words
Industrie- und Handelskammer: A public body supporting regional businesses through training, registration, and advice.
IHK: An abbreviation for a regional public body that supports and advises businesses.
Handelskammer: An organization representing companies involved in trade and commerce.
Wirtschaftsverband: An industry association that unites companies around shared interests.
Definition in German
Ein Verband oder eine Kammer, die Unternehmen einer bestimmten Branche oder Region gegenüber Behörden und Öffentlichkeit vertritt.
Word origin
Wirtschaftskammer is a compound of Wirtschaft, meaning business or the economy, and Kammer, meaning chamber or organized body.
Usage tips
- Wirtschaftskammer is feminine, with the plural Wirtschaftskammern; both nouns remain capitalized in the compound.
Related words
- Wirtschaftskammermitgliedchamber of commerce membernoun
- Wirtschaftskammermitgliedschaftchamber of commerce membershipnoun