die Niederlassung
Translation
branch, subsidiary, establishment, settlement
Examples
Die Bank hat eine neue Niederlassung eröffnet.
The bank has opened a new branch.
Unsere Firma hat Niederlassungen in vielen Ländern.
Our company has branches in many countries.
Grammar Patterns
to open a branch ((in a place)) eine Niederlassung ((in+3)) ... eröffnen The company is opening a branch in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: branch (Zweigstelle), subsidiary (Filiale), office (Geschäftsstelle)
Etymology
From 'nieder' (down, low) + 'lassen' (to let, leave) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally a 'settling down' or establishing a place.
Memory Tips
Imagine a company 'letting down' (nieder-lassen) its anchor in a new city to open a branch.