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large corporation
A very large company or corporate group, often operating internationally, with high revenue, many employees, and significant economic influence.
Viele kleine Buchläden können mit den Preisen der Großkonzerne nicht mithalten.
Many small bookshops can't keep up with the prices of large corporations.
The word is made up of the adjective 'groß' (big/large) and the noun 'der Konzern' (the corporation/corporate group). So it literally refers to a very large corporation.
Er hat eine Stelle bei einem internationalen Großkonzern bekommen.
He got a job at an international large corporation.
The word 'Großkonzern' (large corporation) often has a slightly critical or detached connotation. It can imply power, anonymity, and a threat to smaller businesses.
Die Politik diskutiert über die wachsende Marktmacht der digitalen Großkonzerne.
Politicians are discussing the growing market power of large digital corporations.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'bei einem Großkonzern arbeiten' (to work at a large corporation) or 'einen Großkonzern leiten' (to run a large corporation). It is also often combined with the adjective 'international' (international).
Sie träumt davon, nach dem Studium bei einem Großkonzern in den USA zu arbeiten.
She dreams of working at a large corporation in the USA after her studies.
company / undertaking
'das Unternehmen' and 'der Großkonzern' can both mean an economic organization. 'das Unternehmen' is neutral and general: it can be small, medium-sized, or large. 'der Großkonzern' means a very large company or corporate group, often with many employees, a lot of money, and strong influence. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Großkonzern' is also a type of 'Unternehmen'. If size and power are important, 'Großkonzern' is more precise; otherwise, 'Unternehmen' is enough.
Der Großkonzern eröffnet nächstes Jahr ein neues Werk in Spanien.
The large corporation is opening a new plant in Spain next year.
Das Unternehmen aus unserer Stadt verkauft Software für Arztpraxen.
The company from our town sells software for medical practices.