Faktorei

dieNoun

factory (historical, specifically trading posts)

English translations

  1. 01

    factory

  2. 02

    works

Word details

German meaning
Ein Handelsstützpunkt in überseeischen Gebieten, besonders im Kolonialismus.
English meaning
Trading post, factory
German example
Die Faktorei diente als Umschlagplatz für Waren.
English example
The trading post served as a transshipment point for goods.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Faktorei
Plural Form
die Faktoreien

Example sentences with “Faktorei”

  1. Die Faktorei diente als wichtiger Handelsposten. (The trading post served as an important commercial center.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Faktorei' still used for modern factories?

No, it is an archaic term for a colonial trading post. Modern factories are called 'Fabrik'.