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The economic sector concerned with the machine-based production and further processing of goods and products in factories.
Die deutsche Automobilindustrie ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsfaktor.
The German automotive industry is an important economic factor.
industry
A specific branch of the economy that is organized according to industrial methods, even if it does not produce classic goods.
Die Filmindustrie in Hollywood produziert jedes Jahr hunderte Filme.
The film industry in Hollywood produces hundreds of films every year.
The word 'Industrie' (industry) is international and similar in many languages. The ending '-ie' is a typical signal in German for feminine nouns that were often borrowed from other languages.
Die Chemie ist ein wichtiger Teil der deutschen Industrie.
Chemistry is an important part of German industry.
You can recognize the general meaning (sector) from the fact that 'Industrie' (industry) often stands alone or with a general adjective. The specific meaning (branch of the economy) is almost always expressed through a compound such as 'Filmindustrie' (film industry) or 'Autoindustrie' (car industry).
Die Industrie des Landes wächst stetig.
The country's industry is growing steadily.
In connection with the production sector, 'Industrie' (industry) is often described more precisely. Common combinations are 'schwere Industrie' (heavy industry, e.g. steel), 'leichte Industrie' (light industry, e.g. textiles), or 'verarbeitende Industrie' (manufacturing industry).
In dieser Region dominiert die schwere Industrie.
Heavy industry dominates in this region.
industry
Industrie and Branche can both refer to a sector of the economy. Branche is the general term for a business sector, while Industrie also suggests industrial organization or production using industrial methods. Use Branche when the method of production is not important; Industrie highlights the industrial character.
Die Autoindustrie produziert viele Fahrzeuge in großen Fabriken.
The automotive industry produces many vehicles in large factories.
Die Reisebranche bietet viele verschiedene Dienstleistungen an.
The travel industry offers many different services.
