English–German

“merchant” in German

German

AlsoHändler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaʊ̯fman/

Example

In der Stadt gibt es viele Kaufmänner.

There are many merchants in the city.

Illustration for Kaufmann (merchant)

How to say “merchant” in German

“Merchant” in German is Kaufmann.

A trader managing the flow of goods from sellers to buyers as part of a regular commercial role.

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

Example sentences with Kaufmann

Als Kaufmann kennt er die Preise auf dem Markt.

As a merchant, he knows the prices at the market.

Tips for using Kaufmann

  • In gender-neutral modern usage, Kaufleute is the common plural for a mixed group, whereas Kaufmänner specifically refers to men.

Other German words for “merchant”

Der Händler verkauft frisches Obst.

The merchant sells fresh fruit.

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