chamber of commerce
die Handelskammer, die Handelskammern
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chamber of commerce
An organization that represents the interests of businesses in a particular region, often also referred to as an Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK), or Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Um ein Gewerbe anzumelden, muss man sich bei der örtlichen Handelskammer registrieren lassen.
To register a business, you have to register with the local chamber of commerce.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Handelskammern |
| genitive | der Handelskammer |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Handelskammer | die Handelskammern |
| accusative | die Handelskammer | die Handelskammern |
| dative | der Handelskammer | den Handelskammern |
| genitive | der Handelskammer | der Handelskammern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Handelskammer' (chamber of commerce) is a compound noun made up of 'der Handel' (commerce), the linking -s, and 'die Kammer' (chamber). So it is literally a 'chamber of commerce'.
Die Handelskammer vertritt die Interessen der lokalen Wirtschaft.
The chamber of commerce represents the interests of the local economy.
In everyday life and in official documents, the abbreviation 'IHK' is often used. It stands for 'Industrie- und Handelskammer' (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) and is the most common form of this organization in Germany.
Für die Ausbildung brauchst du einen Vertrag, der von der IHK genehmigt ist.
For the apprenticeship, you need a contract that is approved by the IHK.
To express contact or a location, you use 'bei der Handelskammer' (at/with the chamber of commerce), e.g., 'sich informieren' (to get information). To express membership, you say 'in der Handelskammer' (in the chamber of commerce).
Man muss sein Gewerbe bei der Handelskammer anmelden.
You have to register your business with the chamber of commerce.
Unser Unternehmen ist Mitglied in der regionalen Handelskammer.
Our company is a member of the regional chamber of commerce.
In Germany, the chambers of commerce (IHKs) play a central role in organizing the dual vocational training system. They conduct exams and oversee apprenticeship contracts.
Die Abschlussprüfung für meine Ausbildung findet bei der Handelskammer statt.
The final exam for my apprenticeship takes place at the chamber of commerce.
chamber of crafts
Both chambers represent businesses in a region. The Handelskammer is intended for companies in industry and commerce, while the Handwerkskammer specifically represents the interests of skilled-trades businesses. A skilled-trades business therefore belongs with the Handwerkskammer, while a commercial business belongs with the Handelskammer.
Das regionale Handelsunternehmen lässt sich von der Handelskammer beraten.
The regional commercial company seeks advice from the chamber of commerce.
Der regionale Tischlereibetrieb lässt sich von der Handwerkskammer beraten.
The regional carpentry business seeks advice from the chamber of crafts.
