Der Kassierer
Example: Der Kassierer arbeitet schnell an der Supermarktkasse.
Definition
"Der Kassierer" refers to a person who operates the cash register in places like supermarkets, handling payments and ensuring transactions are completed efficiently. For example, in the phrase "Der Kassierer arbeitet schnell an der Supermarktkasse," it denotes the cashier working swiftly at the checkout.
Etymology
The word "der Kassierer" comes from the German verb "kassieren," meaning to collect money or to cash in, which itself derives from the French word "caisse," meaning cash box. Did you know? The term originally referred to someone who manages a cash box or fund, evolving over time to mean the person handling payments in stores.
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"Der Kassierer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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