Geschäft
Meaning and Usage
"Geschäft" means "shop" or "store" in German. It refers to a place where goods or services are sold, and it can also be used to mean "business" in a broader sense.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Geschäft" is a noun derived from the Middle High German "gescheft," which in turn comes from Old High German "geschäft," meaning "deed" or "act." It does not contain any prefixes or suffixes.
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Geschäft" is similar to the English word "gift," but they have different meanings. In English, "gift" means a present or something given willingly, while "Geschäft" means a shop or business.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "Geschäft" is commonly used to refer to any type of shop or store, such as a clothing store (Kleidungsgeschäft) or a grocery store (Lebensmittelgeschäft).
Example Sentences
- Ich gehe in das Geschäft, um Kleidung zu kaufen. (I'm going to the store to buy some clothes.)
- Unsere Firma hat viele Geschäfte im Ausland. (Our company has many businesses abroad.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Geschäft," you can think of a "store" as a place where "geschäft" (business) is conducted.
Additional Vocabulary
- Das Kaufhaus (shopping center)
- Der Laden (shop)
- Der Supermarkt (supermarket)
- Der Einzelhandel (retail)
- Der Großhandel (wholesale)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: neuter
- Plural: die Geschäfte
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Geschäft" is a noun and therefore does not have a verb conjugation.