Die Firma
Example: Die Firma plant, nächstes Jahr neue Produkte einzuführen.
Definition
"Die Firma" refers to a business or company engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It often denotes an organized entity that produces goods or services and operates to generate profit, such as in the example phrase where the company plans to introduce new products next year.
Etymology
The word "Firma" comes from the Latin term 'firmare,' meaning 'to establish' or 'to confirm.' Originally, it referred to a signature or a mark of approval. Over time, "Firma" evolved in German to mean a business or company, symbolizing an established and recognized commercial entity.
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"Die Firma" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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