die Kommission
Translation
commission, committee, board
Examples
Eine Kommission untersucht den Fall.
A commission is investigating the case.
Er erhält eine Kommission für den Verkauf.
He receives a commission for the sale.
Die Europäische Kommission hat ihren Sitz in Brüssel.
The European Commission is based in Brussels.
Grammar Patterns
to be/work ((on a commission)) to be/work on a committee She is on an important commission.
to receive ((a commission)) ((on sth.)) to receive a commission on sth. The broker receives a commission on the sale price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausschuss, Gremium (committee); Provision, Gebühr (fee)
Etymology
From Latin 'commissio', meaning 'a bringing together'. From 'com-' (together) + 'missio' (a sending).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'commission'. Think of a group sent on a 'mission' 'together' (com-).