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company
An outdated or deliberately traditional term for a trading company or business.
Die 'Vereinigte Ostindische Compagnie' war einst das größte Unternehmen der Welt.
The 'United East India Company' was once the largest company in the world.
troupe / company
A group of performing artists, especially a theater or dance company.
Die berühmte Tanz-Compagnie gastiert nächsten Monat in der Staatsoper.
The famous dance company will make a guest appearance at the State Opera next month.
company
An outdated spelling of Kompanie, a military unit under the command of a captain.
Der Hauptmann führte seine Compagnie persönlich in die Schlacht.
The captain personally led his company into battle.
The spelling 'Compagnie' with 'C' is an older form adopted from French. Today it is used deliberately to create a historical, traditional, or artistic impression.
Der Name 'Historische Segel-Compagnie' klingt bewusst altmodisch.
The name 'Historische Segel-Compagnie' (Historical Sailing Company) sounds deliberately old-fashioned.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Compagnie' from the context. In connection with trade and history, it means a company. In the area of theater, dance, or circus, it means a group of artists.
Die niederländische Ostindien-Compagnie war eine mächtige Handelsgesellschaft.
The Dutch East India Company was a powerful trading company.
In the artistic field, 'Compagnie' is often joined directly with the art form to make one word. Typical examples are 'Tanzcompagnie' (dance company), 'Theatercompagnie' (theater company), or 'Zirkuscompagnie' (circus troupe).
Er ist der Gründer einer bekannten freien Theatercompagnie.
He is the founder of a well-known independent theater company.
company / undertaking
Unternehmen is the neutral modern term for an economic organization. Compagnie can also mean a trading company or business, but it is outdated or deliberately traditional in tone. In present-day neutral usage, use Unternehmen; in a historical or traditional context, use Compagnie.
Laut der alten Chronik lieferte die Compagnie ihre Waren in viele Länder.
According to the old chronicle, the company delivered its goods to many countries.
Heute liefert das Unternehmen seine Waren in viele Länder.
Today, the company delivers its goods to many countries.
