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A location or branch office of a larger company, for example a bank, supermarket, or post office.
Die nächste Filiale unserer Bank befindet sich direkt am Marktplatz.
The nearest branch of our bank is located right on the market square.
The word 'Filiale' (branch) is used for branches of large companies with many locations. Typical examples are banks, supermarkets, post offices, or chain stores.
Ich muss zur Bankfiliale gehen, um Geld abzuheben.
I have to go to the bank branch to withdraw money.
'Filiale' (branch) is often used as the second part in compound nouns to specify the type of branch, e.g. 'Bankfiliale' (bank branch), 'Postfiliale' (post office branch), or 'Supermarktfiliale' (supermarket branch).
Die Supermarktfiliale in unserer Straße schließt um 20 Uhr.
The supermarket branch on our street closes at 8 p.m.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Filiale' (branch) are 'eine Filiale eröffnen' (to open a branch), 'eine Filiale schließen' (to close a branch), or 'eine Filiale leiten' (to manage a branch).
Das Unternehmen plant, nächstes Jahr zehn neue Filialen zu eröffnen.
The company plans to open ten new branches next year.
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A Filiale is another location of a larger company, often for sales or services. A Geschäftsstelle can also serve customers, but it is also an administrative office of a company, organization, or association. Geschäftsstelle is therefore usually more appropriate for associations and administrative tasks.
Die Bank eröffnet eine neue Filiale für ihre Kunden im Stadtzentrum.
The bank is opening a new branch for its customers in the city center.
Der Verein eröffnet eine neue Geschäftsstelle für seine Mitglieder im Stadtzentrum.
The association is opening a new office for its members in the city center.
