Nomen

des Betriebes

of the company, of the business, of the factory

Der Name des Betriebes ist bekannt.

The name of the company is well-known.

Die Leitung des Betriebes wechselt.

The management of the company is changing.

((of sth.gen)) of the... (possessive) Der Name des Betriebes ist bekannt.

Synonyms: die Firma, das Unternehmen, die Fabrik; Antonyms: die Schließung (closure).

From the verb 'betreiben' (to operate, run). It combines the prefix 'be-' with 'treiben' (to drive), literally meaning 'that which is driven/operated'.

Think of a place with a lot of 'Betrieb' (activity, hustle and bustle) - that's a business or factory in operation.

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