Holding
dieNounholding company
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Holding ist eine Gesellschaft, die Anteile an anderen Unternehmen hält und deren strategische Ausrichtung steuert.
- English meaning
- A holding is a company that owns shares in other companies and controls their strategic direction.
- Synonym
- Dachgesellschaft, Beteiligungsgesellschaft
- German example
- Die Holding kontrolliert mehrere Tochterunternehmen in verschiedenen Branchen.
- English example
- The holding company controls several subsidiaries in various industries.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Holding
- Plural Form
- die Holdings
Related words
- beholding
beobachtend
- beholding
schauend
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Example sentences with “Holding”
Die Holding umfasst mehrere Tochtergesellschaften. (The holding company includes several subsidiaries.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Holding'?
It is feminine (die Holding). The plural is 'die Holdings'.