die Privatfirmen
Translation
private companies, private firms
Examples
Viele Privatfirmen investieren in neue Technologien.
Many private companies are investing in new technologies.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) as a subject Privatfirmen sind wichtig für die Wirtschaft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: private Unternehmen; Antonyms: staatliche Unternehmen (state-owned companies), öffentliche Betriebe (public enterprises)
Etymology
Composed of 'privat' (private) and 'Firmen' (companies, plural of Firma).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate to the English 'private firms'. Just remember the German spelling and plural form.