die

feminine

ˈfɪʁma

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Translation

the company, firm

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Word origin

From Italian firma (signature), from Latin firmare (to make firm, confirm).

Origin: Italian
Root: firma
English cognates: firm

Grammar

Genderfeminine

PluralFirmenirregular

Examples

He has worked at this company for ten years.

The company is hiring new employees.

bewarben .

Several firms applied for the contract.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: Words 691-700.