Das Geschäft
Example: Das Geschäft nebenan verkauft frisches Obst und Gemüse.
Definition
"Das Geschäft" refers to a shop or business where goods or services are sold, such as the establishment next door selling fresh fruits and vegetables. It can denote a commercial enterprise or the physical place where transactions occur.
Etymology
The word "das Geschäft" comes from the Old High German 'giscaft' meaning business or trade, related to the verb 'schaffen' (to create or accomplish). Did you know that originally it implied the act of doing or managing something, which evolved into its current meaning of a shop or business?
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"Das Geschäft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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