NOUN

Kompanie/kɔmpaˈniː/company (military unit); company (business)

Kompanie is a German noun that means company (military unit) or company (business). It is pronounced /kɔmpaˈniː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kompanien".

Definitions

1.basic military unit, typically part of a battalion(military)

a.group of soldiers forming a unit within the army

Die Kompanie marschierte im Gleichschritt über den Platz.The company marched in step across the square.

2.company; group of people running a business(business)

a.organization engaged in commercial activities

Die Kompanie wurde vor fünf Jahren gegründet und wächst stetig.The company was founded five years ago and is steadily growing.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kompaniedie Kompanien
Genitiveder Kompanieder Kompanien
Dativeder Kompanieden Kompanien
Accusativedie Kompaniedie Kompanien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kompanie" mean in English?
"Kompanie" means company (military unit) or company (business). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kompanie"?
"Kompanie" is pronounced /kɔmpaˈniː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kompanie" der, die, or das?
"Kompanie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kompanie"?
The plural of "Kompanie" is "Kompanien".
What part of speech is "Kompanie"?
"Kompanie" is a noun in German.

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