die Belegschaften
Translation
workforces, staffs, crews, personnel (of multiple companies)
Examples
Die Belegschaften mehrerer Firmen protestierten.
The workforces of several companies protested.
Die Manager sprachen mit den Belegschaften.
The managers spoke with the staffs.
Grammar Patterns
the Belegschaft ((of sth.)) the workforce ((of sth.)) The workforces of the two plants are on strike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Personal, Mitarbeiter, Team
Etymology
From 'belegen' (to occupy) + '-schaft' (a suffix for a collective group). It refers to the group 'occupying' a workplace.
Memory Tips
'Belegschaft' is a collective noun for a company's entire staff. This word is the plural form, referring to the staffs of multiple companies.