mittelständische
Translation
medium-sized, mid-sized, SME-related
Examples
Mittelständische Unternehmen sind das Rückgrat der Wirtschaft.
Medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the economy.
Grammar Patterns
mittelständisch + Noun (medium-sized ...) A medium-sized company is flexible.
Similar Words
mittelgroß (medium-sized)
Etymology
From 'Mittel' (middle) + 'Stand' (standing, class). Refers to the 'middle class' of companies.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'middle-standing' companies that are the backbone of the German economy.