der Unternehmer
Translation
entrepreneurs, businessmen
Examples
Ich danke den Unternehmern für ihre Unterstützung.
I thank the entrepreneurs for their support.
Grammar Patterns
der Unternehmer (n) entrepreneur The entrepreneur founded a new company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschäftsmann (businessman), Gründer (founder)
Etymology
From 'unter-' (among, under) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'one who undertakes something'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'undertakes' a new business venture. The word structure is similar to the English 'undertaker'.