der Kiosk
Meaning and Usage
A "Kiosk" in German refers to a small freestanding structure where newspapers, magazines, snacks, and sometimes beverages are sold. It can often be found on the street or in public places and is a place where people can purchase items on the go.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Kiosk" has been borrowed from the Turkish language, where it originally referred to a pavilion or a portico. In German, it has come to denote a small, standalone retail structure.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Kiosk" is borrowed from the Turkish language, and it is relatively similar in both German and English.
Cultural Context
In Germany, "Kiosks" are commonly found on the streets, providing a convenient way for people to grab a quick snack, a newspaper, or a magazine.
Example Sentences
- Der Kiosk an der Ecke verkauft auch Getränke. (The kiosk on the corner also sells beverages.)
- Ich habe mir eine Zeitung am Kiosk gekauft. (I bought a newspaper at the kiosk.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Kiosk" with the idea of a small retail stall on the street where you can easily "grab and go" with snacks or newspapers.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Zeitung (f) - newspaper
- die Zeitschrift (f) - magazine
- der Snack (m) - snack
Gender and Plural
Gender: masculine Plural: die Kioske
Since "Kiosk" is a loanword from Turkish, it forms its plural in the German language by adding the suffix "-e" to become "die Kioske."
Conjugation
This word is a noun and doesn't have verb conjugations.