die Tochtergesellschaft, -en
subsidiary
Ein Unternehmen, das zu einem großen Teil oder ganz einem anderen Unternehmen gehört.
The German word "Tochtergesellschaft" is a compound noun made up of:
- Tochter: daughter
- Gesellschaft: company or society
Meaning:
"Tochtergesellschaft" refers to a subsidiary company—a company that is controlled or owned by another (parent) company.
Similar words:
- Nachfolgegesellschaft (successor company)
- Tochterfirma (subsidiary firm)
- Tochterunternehmen (subsidiary enterprise)
Differences:
All these terms broadly mean a subsidiary, but "Tochtergesellschaft" is the most formal and widely used for subsidiaries, emphasizing the legal entity status. "Tochterfirma" is more informal, and "Tochterunternehmen" is often used in business contexts emphasizing enterprise scale.
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Examples
Eine Tochtergesellschaft kann die Muttergesellschaft unterstützen.noun
A subsidiary can support the parent company.
Die Tochtergesellschaft wurde letztes Jahr gegründet, um neue Märkte zu erschließen.noun
The subsidiary was founded last year to open up new markets.
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