German Conversation · Level 94
59 words
German word
Nische
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈniːʃə/
Meaning
- feminine nounniche
Example
Viele Startups suchen eine Nische auf dem Markt.
Many startups are looking for a niche in the market.
More examples
Viele Autoren bedienen eine kleine Nische von Lesern.
Many authors cater to a small niche of readers.
Core concept
A recessed slot in a larger wall or system, occupied by one particular object, product, or role.
Common phrases
eine Nische finden
find a niche
eine Nische besetzen
occupy a niche
auf eine Nische abzielen
target a niche
Similar words
Marktnische: A small market segment serving a particular customer group or need.
Ökologische Nische: The conditions and role that allow a species to live in its environment.
Teilmarkt: A smaller part of a larger market divided by customer traits or uses.
Zielgruppe: A group of customers sharing common characteristics or needs.
Definition in German
Die spezielle Stellung oder Funktion eines Organismus, Produkts oder einer Person innerhalb eines größeren Systems.
Word origin
German Nische entered through French niche from Italian nicchia, which referred to a recess or small hollow.
Usage tips
- Nische is feminine, has the plural Nischen, and is pronounced with a short German initial vowel rather than the English pronunciation of niche.
Other meanings
- recessnoun
Opposites
- Mainstreammainstreamnoun
- Massenmarktmass marketnoun
Related words
- Nischenmarktniche marketnoun
- nischignicheadjective