die Gesellschaft, -en
society
Eine Gruppe von Menschen, die zusammenleben und miteinander in Kontakt stehen.
The German word "Gesellschaft" is a noun meaning "society" or "company" (in the sense of a social group or a business).
It is made up of:
- "Gesell" (related to "companion" or "fellow")
- The suffix "-schaft" which forms nouns indicating a collective or abstract quality.
Similar words:
- Gemeinschaft (community)
- Firma (company, business)
Differences:
- Gesellschaft refers to a structured social group or organization, often larger and more impersonal than Gemeinschaft, which emphasizes close, personal community or fellowship.
- Gesellschaft in a business context refers to a legal company/entity, whereas Firma is more specifically a trading or commercial business name.
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Examples
Wir leben in einer Gesellschaft.noun
We live in a society.
In unserer Gesellschaft gibt es viele Probleme.noun
There are many problems in our society.
Die Gesellschaft trifft sich heute Abend.noun
The society meets this evening.
In dieser Gesellschaft sind alle willkommen.noun
In this society, everyone is welcome.
Die Gesellschaft trifft wichtige Entscheidungen.noun
The society makes important decisions.
Zur Gesellschaft gehören auch einige Experten.noun
Some experts also belong to the society.
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