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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.
'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.
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' both mean a company that belongs to a family and is often run by it. They can therefore easily be confused. 'Familienunternehmen' sounds somewhat more formal and can also fit larger companies where the family has strong influence over management. 'Familienbetrieb' often sounds more personal and smaller, for example a bakery, hotel, or workshop where family members work too. In many everyday situations, both are possible, but 'Unternehmen' sounds more business-oriented, while 'Betrieb' sounds more practical and closer to everyday work.
In dem kleinen Familienbetrieb hilft am Wochenende auch die Tochter mit.
In the small family business, the daughter also helps out on weekends.
Das Familienunternehmen produziert seit drei Generationen Möbel.
The family business has been producing furniture for three generations.