das Kaufhaus, ¨-er
department store
Ein großes Geschäft mit vielen Abteilungen, in dem man viele verschiedene Dinge kaufen kann.
The German word "Kaufhaus" is a noun that means "department store". It is made up of the words "kaufen" (to buy) and "Haus" (house), essentially translating to "buying house". "Kaufhaus" typically refers to a large retail establishment that sells a wide variety of goods, from clothing and household items to electronics and more.
Similar words in German include "Geschäft" (shop or store) and "Einzelhandelsgeschäft" (retail store).
The difference lies in scale and selection: while a "Kaufhaus" indicates a larger, multifaceted shopping venue offering various departments, "Geschäft" can encompass small shops or specialized stores with limited inventory.
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Examples
Das Kaufhaus öffnet um 10 Uhr.noun
The department store opens at 10 o'clock.
Heute hat das Kaufhaus viele Angebote.noun
Today the department store has many offers.
Wir haben gestern zwei große Kaufhäuser besucht.noun
We visited two large department stores yesterday.
Gibt es ein Kaufhaus in deiner Nähe?noun
Is there a department store near you?
Im Kaufhaus kauft meine Mutter Schuhe.noun
My mother buys shoes at the department store.
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