das Konsortium
Translation
consortium, syndicate, association
Examples
Ein Konsortium von Banken finanzierte das Projekt.
A consortium of banks financed the project.
Mehrere Firmen bildeten ein Konsortium für den Bau.
Several companies formed a consortium for the construction.
Grammar Patterns
to form a consortium Several companies formed a consortium for the construction.
a consortium of sth. A consortium of banks financed the project.
Similar Words
syndicate, association, cartel
Etymology
From Latin 'consortium' (fellowship), from 'con-' (together) + 'sors' (share, fate).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'consort' of companies coming together to share a fate or project. It's a formal term for a temporary alliance.