German Shopping Words | Vocabulary List

German Shopping Words

Explore German shopping vocabulary, for discussions on weekend activities.

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Shopping in Germany can be a delightful experience, especially if you know the essential vocabulary. In this blog post, we'll cover some very useful German words related to shopping.

Clothes Shopping Vocabulary

Let's start with some words for clothes and fashion:

das Kleid
dress
die Hose
pants
das Hemd
shirt
das T-Shirt
t-shirt
die Bluse
blouse
die Jacke
jacket

Grocery Shopping Vocabulary

Next, let's learn some words for grocery shopping:

die Milch
milk
das Brot
bread
die Eier
eggs
der Käse
cheese
das Obst
fruit
das Gemüse
vegetables

Shopping Verbs

Now, let's discover some verbs related to shopping:

kaufen
to buy
verkaufen
to sell
bezahlen
to pay
auswählen
to choose
umtauschen
to exchange
anprobieren
to try on

Shopping Places Vocabulary

Lastly, let's explore some words for places to shop:

das Einkaufszentrum
shopping mall
der Supermarkt
supermarket
das Geschäft
store
der Markt
market
die Boutique
boutique
der Flohmarkt
flea market

With this shopping-related vocabulary, you'll be able to navigate stores, boutiques, and markets with ease during your time in Germany. Happy shopping!

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