Unternehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unternehmen" is mainly used as verb meaning "undertake", "do" or "carry out". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Unternehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: unternehmen
  • Simple past: unternahm
  • Participle: unternommen

See full conjugation of unternehmen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Unternehmen
  • Plural: die Unternehmen

Meanings of "Unternehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Undertake an action/activity"

"Unternehmen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir unternehmen am Wochenende einen Ausflug in die Berge.We are undertaking a trip to the mountains this weekend.
  2. Was unternehmen wir heute Abend?What are we doing tonight?
  3. Die Firma unternimmt große Anstrengungen, um umweltfreundlicher zu werden.The company is undertaking great efforts to become more environmentally friendly.

2.) "A business or company"

"Unternehmen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unternehmen hat im letzten Jahr seinen Umsatz verdoppelt.The company doubled its revenue last year.
  2. Sie arbeitet für ein großes Unternehmen in der Automobilbranche.She works for a large company in the automotive industry.
  3. Viele kleine Unternehmen kämpfen in der aktuellen Wirtschaftskrise ums Überleben.Many small businesses are struggling to survive in the current economic crisis.
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