die Filiale
Translation
branch, subsidiary
Examples
Die Bank hat eine neue Filiale eröffnet.
The bank has opened a new branch.
Ich arbeite in der Filiale in der Stadtmitte.
I work in the branch in the city center.
Grammar Patterns
to open a branch ((et4 eröffnen)) Die Firma eröffnet eine neue Filiale.
to work in a branch ((in+3 arbeiten)) Sie arbeitet in einer Filiale in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweigstelle, Niederlassung
Etymology
From Latin 'filia' meaning 'daughter'. A branch is like a 'daughter' company of the main one.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Filiale' to the Latin 'filia' (daughter) or English 'filial' (relating to a son or daughter). A branch is a 'daughter' company.