Das Unternehmen
Example: Das Unternehmen plant, im nächsten Jahr zu expandieren.
Definition
"Das Unternehmen" refers to a business or company engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. It often involves organized efforts to provide goods or services, as in the phrase, "Das Unternehmen plant, im nächsten Jahr zu expandieren," which means the company plans to expand next year.
Etymology
The word "das Unternehmen" comes from the German verb "unternehmen," meaning to undertake or to embark on a task. Historically, it evolved to denote an organized venture or enterprise, reflecting the idea of undertaking a commercial or industrial activity. Did you know? The verb's root relates to taking action or initiative, which perfectly suits the nature of 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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