🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Nicht kommerziell

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Nɪçt kɔmɛʁˈtsi̯ɛl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Non-Commercial/nɒn.kəˈmɜːr.ʃəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Organisation arbeitet an nicht kommerziellen Projekten."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not intended for or related to commercial profit.

    "The organization focuses on non-commercial projects that benefit the community."
  2. 2

    Referring to activities or entities that do not engage in business for profit.

    "Non-commercial radio stations often rely on donations and grants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'non-commercial' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'commercial' from the Latin 'commercium', meaning 'trade' or 'commerce'. The usage of 'non-commercial' has evolved to describe activities or entities that do not operate for profit, particularly in the context of organizations and initiatives.

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