family business
der Familienbetrieb, die Familienbetriebe
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family business
A company that is owned by a family and often also run by family members.
Die Bäckerei ist ein traditioneller Familienbetrieb, der bereits in der vierten Generation existiert.
The bakery is a traditional family business that has existed for four generations.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Familienbetriebe |
| genitive | des Familienbetriebes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Familienbetrieb | die Familienbetriebe |
| accusative | den Familienbetrieb | die Familienbetriebe |
| dative | dem Familienbetrieb | den Familienbetrieben |
| genitive | des Familienbetriebes des Familienbetriebs | der Familienbetriebe |
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'Familienbetrieb' (family business) is a compound made up of 'Familie' (family) and 'Betrieb' (business, company). The '-n-' in the middle is a linking sound that connects the two words smoothly.
Das Restaurant ist ein echter Familienbetrieb.
The restaurant is a real family business.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'einen Familienbetrieb führen' (to run a family business), 'leiten' (to manage), or 'übernehmen' (to take over). Typical adjectives are 'traditionell' (traditional), 'klein' (small), or 'erfolgreich' (successful).
Die Tochter wird den Familienbetrieb nächstes Jahr übernehmen.
The daughter will take over the family business next year.
Es ist ein kleiner, aber sehr erfolgreicher Familienbetrieb.
It is a small but very successful family business.
The term 'Familienbetrieb' (family business) often has a positive meaning. It is frequently associated with tradition, quality, trust, and personal commitment.
Wir kaufen unser Brot am liebsten in dem kleinen Familienbetrieb um die Ecke.
We prefer to buy our bread from the small family business around the corner.
family business
Familienunternehmen and Familienbetrieb can both refer to a business owned and run by a family. Familienbetrieb tends to emphasize the specific, often smaller day-to-day operation, while Familienunternehmen highlights the ownership and influence structure and can also refer to a larger company. Choose between them based on this emphasis.
Der Familienbetrieb beschäftigt wenige Menschen, und die Familie arbeitet täglich selbst im Geschäft mit.
The family business employs only a few people, and the family members work in the shop themselves every day.
Das Familienunternehmen beschäftigt viele Menschen und wird seit drei Generationen von derselben Familie geleitet.
The family business employs many people and has been run by the same family for three generations.
