Der Kunde
Example: Der Kunde kauft jeden Tag frisches Brot im Laden.
Definition
"Der Kunde" refers to a customer or client, especially in a business context, who purchases goods or services from a store or company. For example, "Der Kunde kauft jeden Tag frisches Brot im Laden" means the customer buys fresh bread daily at the shop.
Etymology
The word "der Kunde" originates from the Middle High German word 'kunde,' meaning 'knowledge' or 'information.' Over time, it evolved to denote a person who receives information or service, thus becoming associated with a customer or client. Did you know that the original sense implied someone informed or acquainted with something?
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"Der Kunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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