die Betreibung
Translation
operation, running (of a business), debt collection, enforcement
Examples
Die Betreibung des Geschäfts ist teuer.
The operation of the business is expensive.
Er erhielt eine Betreibung vom Amt.
He received a debt collection notice from the office.
Grammar Patterns
the operation ((of sth.)) Die Betreibung einer Firma ist komplex.
debt collection ((against sb.)) Die Betreibung gegen den Schuldner wurde eingeleitet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Betrieb (operation), die Durchführung (execution), die Eintreibung (collection of debts)
Etymology
From the verb 'betreiben' (to operate, pursue) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It's composed of 'be-' + 'treiben' (to drive).
Memory Tips
'treiben' means 'to drive'. 'Betreibung' is the act of 'driving' a business forward (operation) or 'driving' someone to pay a debt (enforcement).