German Conversation · Level 18
90 words
German word
Kassierer
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈsiːʁɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncashier
Example
Der Kassierer arbeitet an der Kasse.
The cashier works at the checkout.
More examples
Der Kassierer zählt das Wechselgeld sorgfältig.
The cashier carefully counts the change.
Core concept
A person behind a payment counter handling cash, cards, or an organization's funds.
Common phrases
der Kassierer an der Kasse
the cashier at the checkout
Kassierer im Supermarkt
cashier in the supermarket
Similar words
Kassiererin: A woman responsible for processing customer payments at a checkout.
Verkäufer: A store worker whose job is selling products to customers.
Kassenpersonal: The group of workers handling checkout duties.
Kassenkraft: A checkout employee responsible for completing customer payments.
Definition in German
Person, die in einem Geschäft Zahlungen abwickelt.
Word origin
German Kassierer comes through French caissier from caisse, ultimately derived from Latin capsa, meaning a box or chest for valuables.
Usage tips
- In a shop, Kassierer usually means cashier, while in an association or organization it can mean treasurer.
Other meanings
- treasurernoun
Related words
- Kassiererinfemale cashiernoun
- kassierentake paymentverb