derMittelstand/ˈmɪtl̩ˌʃtant/small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); middle class (socioeconomic)
Mittelstand is a German noun that means small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or middle class (socioeconomic). It is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩ˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.sector of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often family-owned(economy, business)
a.collective term for SMEs, especially in Germany or Austria
Der deutsche Mittelstand gilt als Rückgrat der Wirtschaft.—The German SME sector is considered the backbone of the economy.
2.middle class; social group between upper and working class(society)
a.people who are neither rich nor poor, especially respected or self-employed citizens
Viele Familien aus dem Mittelstand sparen für ihr Eigenheim.—Many families from the middle class save for their own home.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mittelstand | — |
| Genitive | des Mittelstandes | — |
| Dative | dem Mittelstand | — |
| Accusative | den Mittelstand | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mittelstand" mean in English?
- "Mittelstand" means small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or middle class (socioeconomic). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mittelstand"?
- "Mittelstand" is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩ˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mittelstand" der, die, or das?
- "Mittelstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Mittelstand"?
- "Mittelstand" is a noun in German.
