das Landesunternehmen
Translation
state-owned company, state enterprise
Examples
Das Landesunternehmen ist für die Energie zuständig.
The state-owned company is responsible for energy.
Viele Landesunternehmen wurden privatisiert.
Many state-owned companies were privatized.
Grammar Patterns
privatize ((a state-owned company)) ein Landesunternehmen privatisieren The state-owned company was privatized.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Staatsunternehmen; Antonyms: das Privatunternehmen
Etymology
From 'Landes-' (of the state) and 'Unternehmen' (company/enterprise). A company belonging to a federal state.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'state's enterprise'. Think of a public utility company run by a German state (Land).