die Tochtergesellschaften
Translation
subsidiaries, subsidiary companies, daughter companies
Examples
Der Konzern besitzt viele Tochtergesellschaften weltweit.
The corporate group owns many subsidiaries worldwide.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] to own ((sth.)) The group owns many subsidiaries.
Similar Words
Filiale (branch), Niederlassung (branch office)
Etymology
From 'Tochter' (daughter) + 'Gesellschaften' (companies/societies). It translates literally to 'daughter companies'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a large 'mother' company with several smaller 'daughter' companies under its umbrella.