Die Erweiterung
Example: Die Erweiterung der Firma bringt neue Arbeitsplätze.
Definition
"die Erweiterung" refers to the process or result of making a company larger or more comprehensive, often by adding new facilities, services, or markets, as in the phrase 'Die Erweiterung der Firma bringt neue Arbeitsplätze,' meaning the company's expansion creates new jobs.
Etymology
The word "die Erweiterung" comes from the German verb "erweitern," meaning to widen or expand. It combines the prefix "er-" implying completion or result, with "weit," meaning wide, and the suffix "-ung," which forms nouns indicating an action or process. Did you know? The concept of 'Erweiterung' reflects the idea of making something broader or more extensive, much like stretching out to include more.
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"Die Erweiterung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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