Der Kunde
Example: Der Kunde kauft jeden Tag frisches Brot im Laden.
Definition
"Der Kunde" refers to a customer or client, someone who purchases goods or services from a store or business. For example, in the phrase 'Der Kunde kauft jeden Tag frisches Brot im Laden,' it means the person buying fresh bread daily at the shop.
Etymology
The word "der Kunde" comes from the Old High German 'kund,' meaning 'known' or 'famous.' Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who is known to a merchant, essentially a regular buyer or client. Did you know that it originally implied familiarity, highlighting the relationship between seller and buyer?
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"Der Kunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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