das Warenhausunternehmen
Translation
department store company
Examples
Das Warenhausunternehmen meldete hohe Gewinne.
The department store company reported high profits.
Sie ist die Geschäftsführerin des Warenhausunternehmens.
She is the CEO of the department store company.
Grammar Patterns
to manage ((a department store company)) She manages a large department store company. Sie leitet ein großes Warenhausunternehmen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handelsunternehmen (trading company), Einzelhandelsunternehmen (retail company)
Etymology
Composed of 'Waren' (goods) + 'Haus' (house) + 'Unternehmen' (company/enterprise). The company that runs the 'house of goods'.
Memory Tips
Connect the place, 'Warenhaus', with the organization that runs it, 'Unternehmen'.