die Gesellschaft
Translation
society, company (business), company (companionship)
Examples
Wir leben in einer modernen Gesellschaft.
We live in a modern society.
Er leistet mir Gesellschaft.
He keeps me company.
Sie hat eine eigene Gesellschaft gegründet.
She founded her own company.
Grammar Patterns
to keep ((sb.)) company to accompany someone He keeps the old lady company.
in (( )) society in public/society One must behave in society.
Similar Words
Synonyms: community, firm; Antonyms: isolation
Etymology
From Geselle (companion/journeyman) + -schaft (-ship). A group of companions.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gathering' of people (Gesellen) forming a society.