die Firma, Firmen
company
Das ist ein Ort, an dem Menschen zusammenarbeiten, um Produkte herzustellen oder Dienstleistungen anzubieten und damit Geld zu verdienen.
The German word "Firma" is a noun meaning "company" or "business". It comes originally from the Latin word firma meaning "signature" or "official seal," but in German, it exclusively refers to a commercial enterprise.
Similar words:
- Unternehmen (enterprise, company)
- Betrieb (operation, business)
- Gesellschaft (corporation, society)
Difference:
- Firma primarily refers to the commercial name or business entity itself.
- Unternehmen is a more general term for an enterprise or company, often emphasizing activity.
- Betrieb often emphasizes the place or operational side of the company.
- Gesellschaft focuses more on the legal entity or partnership aspect.
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Examples
Mein Bruder arbeitet in einer großen Firma.noun
My brother works in a big company.
In dieser Firma arbeiten viele Menschen.noun
In this company, many people work.
Seine Firma hat viele Mitarbeiter.noun
His company has many employees.
Eine Firma in der Stadt stellt Möbel her.noun
A company in the city manufactures furniture.
Diese Firma produziert hochwertige Produkte.noun
This company produces high-quality products.
Die Firma baut hochwertige Produkte.noun
The company builds high-quality products.
Die Firma eröffnet morgen ein neues Büro.noun
The company is opening a new office tomorrow.
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