die Firmen
Translation
companies, firms
Examples
Viele Firmen haben hier Büros.
Many companies have offices here.
Er arbeitet für zwei verschiedene Firmen.
He works for two different companies.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) are/have... Many companies are here. Viele Firmen sind hier.
to work ((for sth.)) He works for a company. Er arbeitet für eine Firma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmen, Betriebe; Antonyms: Privatpersonen
Etymology
From Italian 'firma' (signature), referring to a business operating under a specific name.
Memory Tips
It's the plural of 'Firma', which sounds like the English word 'firm'. Just remember it means 'companies'.