das Tochterunternehmen
Translation
subsidiary, subsidiary company
Examples
Der Gewinn des Tochterunternehmens stieg stark an.
The subsidiary's profit increased sharply.
Grammar Patterns
the profit of ((sth.gen)) The profit of the subsidiary is high.
Similar Words
Tochtergesellschaft, Filiale (branch)
Etymology
From 'Tochter' (daughter) + 'Unternehmen' (enterprise/company). It literally means 'daughter company'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'daughter' company belonging to a 'parent' enterprise.