das Tochterunternehmen
Translation
subsidiary, subsidiary company
Examples
Der Gewinn des Tochterunternehmens stieg stark an.
The subsidiary's profit increased sharply.
Grammar Patterns
the profit of ((sth.gen)) The profit of the subsidiary is high.
Similar Words
Tochtergesellschaft, Filiale (branch)
Etymology
From 'Tochter' (daughter) + 'Unternehmen' (enterprise/company). Literally 'daughter company'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'parent' enterprise with smaller 'daughter' enterprises.