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businesswoman
A woman who is professionally active in business, especially as an entrepreneur, manager, or in a senior commercial position.
Als erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau leitet sie ein internationales Technologieunternehmen.
As a successful businesswoman, she runs an international technology company.
This word is a typical example of a compound noun. It consists of 'das Geschäft' (business), the linking sound '-s-', and 'die Frau' (woman).
Sie ist eine bekannte Geschäftsfrau in der Modebranche.
She is a well-known businesswoman in the fashion industry.
Common adjectives used with 'Geschäftsfrau' (businesswoman) are 'erfolgreich' (successful), 'selbstständig' (self-employed), or 'international' (international). Typical activities are 'ein Unternehmen leiten' (to run a company) or 'viel reisen' (to travel a lot).
Als selbstständige Geschäftsfrau genießt sie ihre Flexibilität.
As a self-employed businesswoman, she enjoys her flexibility.
The term 'Geschäftsfrau' (businesswoman) is often used for women in senior positions, as entrepreneurs, or with a high level of responsibility. It implies more than just working in an office.
Die Geschäftsfrau verhandelte den Vertrag persönlich.
The businesswoman negotiated the contract personally.
entrepreneur
Both words can describe a woman in the business world. „Unternehmerin“ is more precise when she runs her own company and bears the financial risks. „Geschäftsfrau“ is broader and can also refer to a manager or someone in another senior position, without requiring her to own a company.
Als Geschäftsfrau leitet sie die kaufmännische Abteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
As a businesswoman, she heads the commercial department of a large company.
Als Unternehmerin trägt sie das wirtschaftliche Risiko ihres eigenen Geschäfts.
As an entrepreneur, she bears the financial risk of her own business.
