der Betrieb
Translation
company, business, operation, service
Examples
Unser Betrieb hat 50 Mitarbeiter.
Our company has 50 employees.
Der Aufzug ist außer Betrieb.
The elevator is out of order.
Im Sommer herrscht hier viel Betrieb.
It is very busy here in summer.
Grammar Patterns
out of order (elevator, machine) out of order The elevator is out of order.
in operation in operation The new machine is now in operation.
to manage a business to manage a business She manages a large business.
busy period / peak time busy period In December, there is a busy period in retail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: firm, business; operation, activity
Etymology
Noun derived from the verb 'betreiben' (to operate, run).
Memory Tips
From 'betreiben' (to drive/operate) -> the place being operated (business) or the state of operating.