Das Unternehmen
Example: Das Unternehmen plant, im nächsten Jahr zu expandieren.
Definition
"Das Unternehmen" refers to a business organization or company engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It often involves planning, management, and operations aimed at achieving economic goals, such as expanding or increasing profits, as in the phrase: Das Unternehmen plant, im nächsten Jahr zu expandieren.
Etymology
The word "das Unternehmen" comes from the German verb 'unternehmen,' meaning 'to undertake.' Originally, it referred to an undertaking or project. Over time, it evolved to signify a business or company as an entity that undertakes commercial activities. Did you know? The term emphasizes the active nature of running a business.
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"Das Unternehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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