Die Firma
Example: Die Firma plant, im nächsten Jahr neue Mitarbeiter einzustellen.
Definition
"Die Firma" refers to a business or company engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It is commonly used to describe an organization that provides goods or services, often with employees and a structured management system.
Etymology
The word "die Firma" comes from the Latin word 'firmare,' meaning to strengthen or establish. Over time, it evolved in German to signify a business or company, reflecting the idea of a firm foundation or established enterprise. Did you know? The term originally referred more to the official name or signature of a business before expanding to mean the entire company.
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"Die Firma" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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