die Firmen
Translation
companies, firms, businesses
Examples
Viele Firmen haben hier Büros.
Many companies have offices here.
Er arbeitet für zwei verschiedene Firmen.
He works for two different companies.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) are/have... Many companies are here. Viele Firmen sind hier.
to work ((for sth.)) He works for a company. Er arbeitet für eine Firma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmen, Betriebe, Gesellschaften
Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'firma' for 'signature', indicating a business entity.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'firm' for a business. 'Firmen' is simply its plural form in German.