die Gewerbetriebe
Translation
commercial enterprises, businesses, industrial plants, trades
Examples
Viele Gewerbetriebe siedeln sich hier an.
Many commercial enterprises are settling here.
Die Stadt fördert kleine Gewerbetriebe.
The city supports small businesses.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) ... are ... The commercial enterprises pay taxes.
((as accusative object)) ... supports ((sth.)) The government supports new businesses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmen, Firmen, Geschäfte
Etymology
Composed of 'Gewerbe' (trade, business) and 'Betriebe' (operations, companies, plural). Literally 'trade operations'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Gewerbe' as 'trade' and 'Betriebe' as 'operations'. Together, they are businesses engaged in a trade.