Der Duty-Free-Shop
Example: Im Duty-Free-Shop am Flughafen kaufe ich Schokolade.
Definition
A "Duty-Free-Shop" is a retail outlet typically located in international airports where goods are sold without the inclusion of certain local taxes or duties, allowing travelers to purchase items like chocolates, perfumes, and alcohol at reduced prices before boarding their flights.
Etymology
The term "Duty-Free-Shop" comes from English, combining 'duty-free,' meaning exempt from taxes or customs duties, and 'shop,' meaning a place to buy goods. The concept originated to facilitate tax-free shopping for international travelers, making it popular worldwide, especially in airports.
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"Der Duty-Free-Shop" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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