der Geschäftsbereich
Translation
business area, business sector, division, line of business
Examples
Unser Unternehmen hat drei Geschäftsbereiche.
Our company has three business areas.
Er ist für den neuen Geschäftsbereich verantwortlich.
He is responsible for the new business division.
Grammar Patterns
((der Geschäftsbereich)) business area, division Our company has three business areas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sparte (division), Sektor (sector), Abteilung (department), Branche (industry)
Etymology
Composed of 'Geschäft' (business) and 'Bereich' (area, range). Literally means 'business area'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'business' (Geschäft) that has a certain 'reach' or 'area' (Bereich). This is its business sector.