German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
Konsument
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnzuˈmɛnt/
Meaning
- masculine nounconsumer
Example
Viele Konsumenten kaufen oft online.
Many consumers often shop online.
More examples
Als mündiger Konsument liest er Bewertungen vor dem Kauf.
As an empowered consumer, he reads reviews before making a purchase.
Core concept
A person at the end of the supply chain who obtains goods or services for personal use.
Common phrases
als mündiger Konsument
as an empowered consumer
Konsumentenrechte
consumer rights
auf Konsumenten abzielen
target consumers
Similar words
Verbraucher: Someone who purchases and consumes goods or services.
Kunde: A customer who buys goods or uses services from a company or shop.
Käufer: Someone who obtains goods or services by paying in a transaction.
Definition in German
Person, die Waren oder Dienstleistungen für den eigenen Bedarf kauft oder nutzt.
Word origin
Konsument is a learned borrowing based on Latin consumere, meaning 'to consume', and belongs to the same word family as Konsum.
Usage tips
- Konsument is common in economic, legal, and social contexts, while Kunde usually denotes a customer in a specific buying relationship.