English–German

“department store” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaʊ̯fˌhaʊ̯s/

Example

Viele Kaufhäuser bieten Sonderangebote.

Many department stores have special offers.

Illustration for Kaufhaus (department store)

How to say “department store” in German

“Department store” in German is Kaufhaus.

A large house-like shop with separate floors or sections for different kinds of goods and related customer services.

Full entry for Kaufhaus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kaufhaus

Wenn ein Artikel nicht passt, kann man ihn im Kaufhaus umtauschen.

If an item doesn't fit, you can exchange it at the department store.

Tips for using Kaufhaus

  • Kaufhaus is neuter, so its definite forms are das Kaufhaus, des Kaufhauses, and die Kaufhäuser.

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