English–German

“shopping” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nkaʊ̯f/

Example

Ich gehe heute zum Einkauf.

I'm going shopping today.

Illustration for Einkauf (shopping)

How to say “shopping” in German

“Shopping” in German is Einkauf.

Goods are selected, paid for, and carried away as one completed shopping trip or purchase.

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

Example sentences with Einkauf

Beim Einkauf zahle ich meistens mit Karte.

When shopping, I usually pay by card.

Tips for using Einkauf

  • The noun is common in compounds such as Einkaufsliste and Einkaufswagen, while the everyday activity is often expressed with einkaufen gehen.

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