Der Schalter
Example: Am Schalter kaufe ich die Fahrkarte für den Zug.
Definition
"Der Schalter" refers to a counter or ticket window where customers can purchase tickets, ask for information, or conduct transactions, especially in places like train stations, airports, or tourist offices. For example, at the counter, one buys a train 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, but over time it came to mean the physical counter or window where transactions are made. Did you know? The idea is that the counter acts as a 'switch point' between customers and service providers.
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"Der Schalter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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