die Aktiengesellschaft
Translation
corporation (Inc.), stock corporation, joint-stock company
Examples
Die Abkürzung für Aktiengesellschaft ist AG.
The abbreviation for a corporation is AG.
Grammar Patterns
to found ((a)) corporation Sie haben eine Aktiengesellschaft gegründet.
Similar Words
Kapitalgesellschaft (capital company)
Etymology
From 'Aktien' (shares/stocks) + 'Gesellschaft' (company/society). A company based on shares.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a 'Gesellschaft' (company) whose ownership is divided into 'Aktien' (shares).