Der Schalter
Example: Ich warte am Schalter, um mein Ticket zu kaufen.
Definition
"Der Schalter" refers to a counter or a service desk where customers can make inquiries, buy tickets, or conduct transactions. For example, in the phrase 'Ich warte am Schalter, um mein Ticket zu kaufen,' it means waiting at the counter to purchase a ticket.
Etymology
The word "der Schalter" comes from the German verb 'schalten,' meaning to switch or operate. Originally, it referred to a switch or lever used to control electrical devices. Over time, it was extended metaphorically to mean a place where operations or transactions are handled, such as a service counter.
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"Der Schalter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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