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empire
A large empire ruled by an emperor or a central power and often including many different peoples and territories.
Das Römische Imperium war eines der mächtigsten Reiche der Antike.
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires of antiquity.
empire
In a figurative sense, a very large and influential business or media corporation that is often controlled by one person or family.
Der Unternehmer hat über Jahrzehnte ein globales Firmen-Imperium aufgebaut.
Over decades, the entrepreneur built a global corporate empire.
'Imperium' (empire) is a rather formal and strong word. It is used to describe very large and powerful structures, whether in history or in business.
Die Geschichte des britischen Imperiums ist komplex.
The history of the British Empire is complex.
You can recognize the historical meaning from words like 'römisch' (Roman), 'antik' (ancient), or 'Kaiser' (emperor). You can recognize the figurative, business-related meaning from compounds like 'Firmen-Imperium' (corporate empire), 'Medien-Imperium' (media empire), or in the context of 'Unternehmer' (entrepreneur) and 'Konzern' (corporation).
Das Osmanische Imperium existierte über 600 Jahre.
The Ottoman Empire existed for over 600 years.
In a historical context, an 'Imperium' (empire) is often 'errichtet' (established/built) or 'gegründet' (founded). When it loses its power, it 'zerfällt' (falls apart/collapses).
Alexander der Große errichtete in kurzer Zeit ein riesiges Imperium.
Alexander the Great built a huge empire in a short time.
In business language, an 'Imperium' (empire) is usually 'aufgebaut' (built up). It often appears in compounds like 'Firmen-Imperium' (corporate empire), 'Wirtschafts-Imperium' (business empire), or 'Medien-Imperium' (media empire).
Sie hat aus einem kleinen Laden ein Mode-Imperium aufgebaut.
She built a fashion empire from a small shop.
rich
As an adjective, “reich” describes a large amount or variety of something, such as peoples or territories. “Das Imperium” (empire), on the other hand, refers to a large territory ruled by an emperor or a central power. Use “reich an” when naming a characteristic, and “Imperium” when you mean the political entity.
Das Imperium umfasste verschiedene Völker und viele weit entfernte Gebiete.
The empire included various peoples and many far-flung territories.
Das Land ist reich an verschiedenen Völkern und Sprachen.
The country is rich in different peoples and languages.
