English–German
“shopkeeper” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁɛːmɐ/
Example
Der Krämer hat einen kleinen Laden.
The shopkeeper has a small shop.
How to say “shopkeeper” in German
“Shopkeeper” in German is Krämer.
A modest trader handling assorted useful wares in a tiny shop or at a stall rather than running a large business.
Example sentences with Krämer
Beim Stadtfest verkauft der Krämer lokale Spezialitäten.
At the town festival, the shopkeeper sells local specialties.
Tips for using Krämer
- In present-day German, Krämer often sounds old-fashioned, so Ladenbesitzer or Händler is usually more neutral for a current shopkeeper.