der Konzern
Translation
corporation, group of companies, conglomerate, concern
Examples
Der Konzern ist weltweit tätig.
The corporation operates worldwide.
Sie arbeitet für einen großen Konzern.
She works for a large corporation.
Grammar Patterns
ein Konzern + Verb ((as subject)) a corporation does sth. The corporation is planning a takeover.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmen (company), Firma (firm), Gesellschaft (company, society)
Etymology
From Latin 'concernere' (to mix, to relate), implying multiple companies related as one entity.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'concert' of companies, all playing together under one conductor (the holding company).