die Branche, -n
industry · sector
Ein Bereich der Wirtschaft, in dem Firmen ähnliche Produkte herstellen oder ähnliche Dienstleistungen anbieten.
The German word "Branche" is a noun that means "industry" or "sector." It refers to a specific area of business or economy, such as the automotive industry or the financial sector. The word "Branche" in German has been borrowed from the French "branche", meaning a division or sector.
Similar words in German include "Industrie" (industry), "Sektor" (sector), and "Gewerbe" (trade or business).
- "Industrie" generally refers to heavy industry and manufacturing sectors.
- "Sektor" is a more general term that can refer to any area of the economy or a specific segment.
- "Gewerbe" typically refers to small-scale trade or business operations.
Each word has its context:
- Use "Branche" when discussing a specific industry's dynamics or characteristics.
- Use "Industrie" for heavy industries and large-scale manufacturing.
- Use "Sektor" to broadly refer to segments of the economy.
- Use "Gewerbe" for individual businesses or trades.
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Examples
In dieser Branche gibt es viele interessante Möglichkeiten.noun
In this industry there are many interesting opportunities.
Die Branche expandiert trotz aller Widerstände schnell.noun
The industry is expanding quickly despite all resistance.
In der Branche arbeiten zahlreiche Fachleute zusammen.noun
In the industry, numerous experts work together.
Viele Branchen haben sich in den letzten Jahren stark verändert.noun
Many sectors have changed a lot in recent years.
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