der Laden, ¨-
store · shop
Ein Ort, an dem man Dinge kaufen oder verkaufen kann.
The German word „Laden“ is a noun and a verb with different meanings depending on context:
- As a noun, „Laden“ means "shop" or "store", a place where goods are sold.
- As a verb (laden), from the root "laden," it means "to load", as in loading goods onto a vehicle.
Breakdown of the word components
- The noun "Laden" itself is not a compound word; it stands alone meaning "shop".
- The verb "laden" comes from Old High German latejan, meaning "to load".
Similar words to (noun) "Laden":
- Geschäft (business, shop)
- Shop (shop, borrowed from English)
- Markt (market)
Difference:
- Laden typically refers to a smaller retail or local shop.
- Geschäft can be more general, meaning business or any commercial enterprise.
- Markt implies a market, often outdoors or a marketplace with many sellers.
In verb form:
- Laden (to load) differs from füllen (to fill), since "laden" specifically focuses on placing items into a vehicle/container, not just filling anything.
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Examples
Ich gehe in den Laden, um etwas zu kaufen.noun
I am going to the store to buy something.
Er öffnet morgens den Laden.noun
He opens the shop in the morning.
Der Laden schließt um acht Uhr abends.noun
The store closes at eight o'clock in the evening.
Ein Laden verkauft verschiedenste Waren.noun
A shop sells various goods.
Im Laden gibt es viele Sachen zum Verkauf.noun
In the store there are many things for sale.
Unser Laden hat viele frische Produkte.noun
Our store has many fresh products.
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