geschäftlich
Translation
business, professional, commercial, on business
Examples
Ich bin geschäftlich in Frankfurt.
I am in Frankfurt on business.
Wir haben nur eine geschäftliche Beziehung.
We only have a professional relationship.
Bitte nur geschäftliche Anrufe nach 18 Uhr.
Please, only business calls after 6 PM.
Grammar Patterns
Used as an adjective before a noun. a geschäftlich meeting.
Used as an adverb. I am travelling geschäftlich (on business).
Similar Words
Synonyms: beruflich (professional), kommerziell (commercial); Antonyms: privat (private)
Etymology
Comes from 'das Geschäft' (business, shop) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (similar to English '-ly' or '-al').
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'Geschäft' (business) inside. The '-lich' ending turns it into an adjective, so it means 'related to business'.