noun
der Hotelriese, -n
hotel giant
The German word "Hotelriese" is a compound noun made up of:
- Hotel (hotel)
- Riese (giant)
Meaning:
"Hotelriese" refers to a very large hotel or a powerful/hugely successful hotel company—literally, a "hotel giant."
Similar words:
- Hotelketten (hotel chains)
- Hotelunternehmen (hotel company)
- Riesenkonzern (giant corporation)
Difference:
While "Hotelketten" and "Hotelunternehmen" focus more on the business aspect (chains or companies), "Hotelriese" emphasizes the size or dominant market position—either physically (a huge hotel) or economically (a dominant hotel corporation).
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Examples
Der Hotelriese baut ein neues Haus.noun
The hotel giant is building a new hotel.
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