mittelständisch
Translation
medium-sized (business), SME-related
Examples
Viele mittelständische Unternehmen sind Familienbetriebe.
Many medium-sized enterprises are family businesses.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun An adjective modifying a noun. A mittelständisch company often has fewer than 500 employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medium-sized; Antonyms: large, small
Etymology
From 'mittel' (middle) + 'Stand' (status, class) + '-isch' (adjective suffix). Literally 'of the middle status', referring to businesses.
Memory Tips
Think of 'middle-standing' businesses, which form the backbone ('Mittelstand') of the German economy.