das Großunternehmen
Translation
large enterprise, major corporation, large company
Examples
Viele Absolventen wollen bei einem Großunternehmen arbeiten.
Many graduates want to work for a large corporation.
Das Großunternehmen investiert in neue Technologien.
The large enterprise is investing in new technologies.
Grammar Patterns
das Großunternehmen (large enterprise) Siemens is a German large enterprise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konzern, multinationales Unternehmen; Antonyms: Kleinunternehmen (small business), Start-up.
Etymology
Compounded from 'groß' (large, great) and 'Unternehmen' (enterprise, company). Literally a 'large enterprise'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gross' (in the sense of large quantity) undertaking. A massive project or company.