das Gewerbe
Translation
trade, business, commerce, industry
Examples
Er hat ein kleines Gewerbe angemeldet.
He registered a small business.
Das produzierende Gewerbe ist wichtig für die Wirtschaft.
The manufacturing industry is important for the economy.
Grammar Patterns
ein Gewerbe anmelden/betreiben to register/run a business He is registering a business.
im Gewerbe tätig sein to be active in a trade/business She is active in the construction trade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handel (trade), Geschäft (business), Industrie (industry)
Etymology
From Old High German 'giwerbi' (activity), related to the verb 'werben' (to work for, strive). The prefix 'Ge-' often denotes a collective.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ge-werbe' as the collective result of 'werben' (working). It's the 'work' you do for a living, your trade or business.