die Genossenschaft
Translation
cooperative, co-op, association, society
Examples
Viele Bauern sind in einer Genossenschaft organisiert.
Many farmers are organised in a cooperative.
Die Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft bietet günstige Mieten.
The housing cooperative offers affordable rents.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a cooperative Viele Bauern sind in einer Genossenschaft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kooperative, Verein, Verband
Etymology
Composed of 'Genosse' (comrade, partner) and the suffix '-schaft', which indicates a collective or state, similar to '-ship' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ship' full of 'comrades' (Genossen) working together. 'Genossen-schaft'.