die Konzernzentrale
Translation
corporate headquarters, group headquarters
Examples
Die Konzernzentrale befindet sich in Frankfurt.
The corporate headquarters is located in Frankfurt.
Wir fahren zur Konzernzentrale.
We are driving to the corporate headquarters.
Grammar Patterns
the corporate headquarters ((in+place)) the headquarters in (a place) The corporate headquarters is in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptverwaltung, Hauptsitz
Etymology
Composed of 'Konzern' (corporate group) and 'Zentrale' (headquarters, central office). 'Zentrale' is derived from 'Zentrum' (centre).
Memory Tips
The gender follows the last word. Since it's 'die Zentrale', it becomes 'die Konzernzentrale'. Think of the 'central' office of the 'concern'.