Also means
military unit of 80-250 soldiers
Usage Note
Kompanie is the basic tactical sub-unit of an infantry battalion, typically commanded by a Hauptmann. In German, the word is used exclusively in a military sense; the commercial sense is covered by Unternehmen or Firma.
Examples
"Die Kompanie marschierte im Gleichschritt über den Kasernenhof."
Natural Translation
The company marched in step across the parade ground.
Literal Translation
The company marched in equal-step over the barracks-yard.
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