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The totality of business, commercial, and professional activities; the business world.
Im Business kommt es nicht nur auf gute Ideen, sondern auch auf die richtige Umsetzung an.
In business, it is not only good ideas that matter, but also the right execution.
'Business' is a word from English that is frequently used in German. It is pronounced as in English and is used especially in the modern working world and in colloquial language.
Er ist für sein neues Business nach Berlin gezogen.
He moved to Berlin for his new business.
When referring to one's own company, 'Business' (business) is often combined with verbs like 'aufbauen' (to build), 'starten' (to start), or 'gründen' (to found).
Viele junge Leute träumen davon, ihr eigenes Business zu gründen.
Many young people dream of starting their own business.
The phrase 'Das ist nicht dein/mein Business' (That is not your/my business) is a fixed expression taken directly from English. It means that something is none of someone's concern and is very colloquial.
Was ich in meiner Freizeit mache, ist mein Business.
What I do in my free time is my business.
company / undertaking
'das Unternehmen' and 'das Business' can both mean an economic activity or a company. 'das Unternehmen' is the neutral German word for a company or organization. It works well in everyday life, at work, and in official texts. 'das Business' is an English loanword and sounds more modern or colloquial. It often refers to the business world, a business idea, or a professional field. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in work-related contexts. If you want to speak clearly and neutrally about a company, use 'Unternehmen'. 'Business' fits better in casual conversations or when talking about the world of business.
Im Business muss man oft schnell auf neue Kundenwünsche reagieren.
In business, you often have to respond quickly to new customer requests.
In der Nachbarschaft eröffnet ein neues Unternehmen für Lieferdienste.
A new company for delivery services is opening in the neighborhood.