German word

Markt

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁkt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmarket

Example

Die kleinen Märkte sind samstags sehr belebt.

The small markets are very busy on Saturdays.

Illustration for Markt (market)

More examples

Am Markt vergleicht man oft Preise.

At the market, people often compare prices.

Core concept

A public trading place that also represents the wider arena where supply and demand meet.

Common phrases

  • am Markt

    at the market

  • auf dem Markt Preise vergleichen

    compare prices at the market

  • auf dem Markt handeln

    bargain at the market

Similar words

Supermarkt: A large store offering a wide range of food and household essentials.
Geschäft: A store or company that sells goods or provides services.
Laden: A small shop usually run by an individual owner.
Marktplatz: A town square lined with stalls and shops where markets are held.

Definition in German

Markt bezeichnet einen Ort oder ein wiederkehrendes Zusammentreffen, an dem Waren gehandelt werden, und im übertragenen Sinn das System von Angebot und Nachfrage für bestimmte Güter.

Word origin

The German noun Markt was borrowed from Latin mercatus, meaning trade or market, and developed through medieval German usage.

Usage tips

  • The physical location is usually expressed with auf dem Markt, while auf den Markt bringen means to launch a product.

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