German Conversation · Level 13
89 words
German word
Zweig
Pronunciation
IPA/tsvaɪ̯k/
Meaning
- masculine nounbranch
Example
Der Vogel sitzt auf dem Zweig.
The bird is sitting on the branch.
More examples
Die Abteilung gründete einen neuen Zweig für künstliche Intelligenz.
The department established a new branch for artificial intelligence.
Core concept
One narrow shoot branches away from a main stem, providing a compact image for a subsidiary unit within a larger system.
Common phrases
Zweig des Baumes
branch of the tree
Zweig der Forschung
branch of research
Zweig einer Bank
branch of a bank
Similar words
Ast: A thick, sturdy branch growing from a tree trunk or larger limb.
Zweigstelle: A shop or office established separately from the main one.
Abteilung: A department responsible for a particular set of tasks within an organization.
Bereich: An area of work, study, or other activity.
Definition in German
Ein kleiner, meist dünner Seitenast eines Baumes oder Strauchs; übertragen: eine Untereinheit wie ein Fachbereich oder eine Filiale.
Word origin
The German noun Zweig comes through Old and Middle High German from a Germanic form cognate with English twig.
Usage tips
- For a branch office, German commonly uses Zweigstelle, while Zweig alone can denote a division or branch of an organization.