commercial / vocational
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commercial
Related to a business or trade, that is, commerce, business, or industry, and carried out with the intention of making a profit; commercial.
Die gewerbliche Nutzung von Wohnräumen ist in diesem Gebäude nicht gestattet.
The commercial use of residential rooms is not permitted in this building.
vocational
Related to skilled trades or to occupations that require practical training (vocational-technical professions).
Er besucht eine gewerbliche Schule, um eine Ausbildung zum Schreiner zu machen.
He attends a vocational school to train as a carpenter.
The adjective 'gewerblich' (commercial/vocational) is derived directly from the noun 'das Gewerbe' (business/trade). A 'Gewerbe' is an independent economic activity with the goal of making a profit.
Er hat sein Hobby zum Gewerbe gemacht.
He turned his hobby into a business.
You can recognize the meaning of 'gewerblich' from the context. If it is about business, sales, or the use of property, the commercial meaning is intended. If it is about schools or training, the vocational, trade-related meaning is intended.
Der gewerbliche Verkauf von Alkohol ist hier verboten.
The commercial sale of alcohol is prohibited here.
The meaning 'commercial' is often used in official, legal, or business contexts. You often find the word in contracts, on signs, or in advertisements to distinguish private activities from business activities.
Diese Software ist nur für die private, nicht für die gewerbliche Nutzung lizenziert.
This software is licensed only for private use, not for commercial use.
Common combinations are 'gewerbliche Nutzung' (commercial use), 'gewerbliche Zwecke' (commercial purposes), or 'gewerblicher Anbieter' (commercial provider). These phrases emphasize that something is not private, but business-related.
Die Immobilie wird zu gewerblichen Zwecken vermietet.
The property is rented out for commercial purposes.
economic / economical
Both words can refer to a business's activity. Wirtschaftlich assesses whether a business operates economically or profitably, while gewerblich refers to the specific activity being carried out for business and profit-making purposes. Use wirtschaftlich for the performance and gewerblich for the type of activity.
Die Werkstatt verkauft ihre Produkte gewerblich an mehrere Geschäfte.
The workshop sells its products commercially to several stores.
Die Werkstatt muss wirtschaftlich arbeiten, damit sie ihre Kosten decken kann.
The workshop has to operate economically so that it can cover its costs.
