die Niederlassung
Translation
branch, subsidiary, office, settlement
Examples
Die Bank hat eine neue Niederlassung eröffnet.
The bank has opened a new branch.
Unsere Firma hat Niederlassungen in vielen Ländern.
Our company has branches in many countries.
Grammar Patterns
to open a branch ((in a place)) eine Niederlassung ((in+3)) ... eröffnen The company is opening a branch in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: branch (Zweigstelle), subsidiary (Filiale), office (Geschäftsstelle)
Etymology
From 'nieder' (down) + 'lassen' (to let) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It signifies a place where something is 'let down' or established.
Memory Tips
Think of a business 'settling down' (sich niederlassen) in a new location, creating a Niederlassung.