German word

Laden

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaːdən/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstore

Example

Ich gehe in den Laden.

I'm going to the store.

Illustration for Laden (store)

More examples

Im Laden suche ich nach günstigen Angeboten.

In the store, I look for good deals.

Core concept

A small shop with goods displayed at the entrance and inside for customers to buy.

Common phrases

  • im Laden nach Angeboten suchen

    look for good deals in the store

  • im Laden um Hilfe bitten

    ask for help in the store

  • im Laden die Preise vergleichen

    compare prices in the store

Similar words

Geschäft: A shop selling a variety of goods.
Supermarkt: A large self-service store stocked with groceries and household goods.
Bäckerei: A shop selling bread and baked goods to take away or eat there.
Apotheke: A specialist shop selling medicines and providing advice about them.

Definition in German

Ein Laden ist ein meist kleines Geschäft, in dem Waren verkauft werden.

Word origin

The noun Laden developed from Middle High German lāden and is related to Old High German lādan, 'to load,' reflecting a place where goods were handled and offered.

Usage tips

  • Laden is masculine, so the example uses the accusative form in den Laden for movement into the shop.

Related words

  • Ladenschalterstore counternoun
  • Ladenpreisstore pricenoun

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