die Vorgängerbetriebe
Translation
predecessor companies
Examples
Die Daten stammen aus den Vorgängerbetrieben.
The data comes from the predecessor companies.
Viele Mitarbeiter der Vorgängerbetriebe wurden übernommen.
Many employees of the predecessor companies were taken on.
Grammar Patterns
from the predecessor companies from the predecessor companies The technology comes from the predecessor companies.
the employees of the predecessor companies the employees of the predecessor companies The employees of the predecessor companies were taken on.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frühere Firmen (former companies)
Etymology
From 'Vorgänger' (predecessor) + 'Betrieb' (company). 'Vorgänger' itself is from 'vor-' (before) + 'Gänger' (goer). So, 'companies that went before'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Betrieb' (company) and its 'Vorgänger' (predecessor) which 'went before' it.