das Mutterunternehmen
Translation
parent company, holding company
Examples
Das Mutterunternehmen hat mehrere Tochtergesellschaften.
The parent company has several subsidiaries.
Die Entscheidung wurde vom Mutterunternehmen getroffen.
The decision was made by the parent company.
Grammar Patterns
((das Mutterunternehmen)) parent company The parent company is based in Berlin.
Similar Words
Muttergesellschaft, Holdinggesellschaft (holding company)
Etymology
From 'Mutter' (mother) and 'Unternehmen' (company). The 'mother' company of subsidiaries.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mother' ship in sci-fi, which holds many smaller ships (the subsidiaries).