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German word
Supermarkt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzuːpɐˌmaɐ̯kt/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupermarket
Example
Der Supermarkt schließt um 20 Uhr.
The supermarket closes at 8 p.m.
More examples
Viele Menschen kaufen frische Produkte im Supermarkt.
Many people buy fresh produce at the supermarket.
Core concept
A large self-service store where aisles of food and everyday household goods surround shoppers choosing items for a basket.
Common phrases
im Supermarkt einkaufen
do the shopping at the supermarket
Angebote im Supermarkt
deals at the supermarket
frische Produkte im Supermarkt
fresh produce at the supermarket
Similar words
Lebensmittelgeschäft: A small to medium-sized shop selling everyday food and drinks.
Discounter: A low-cost store with a limited range of food and household goods.
Drogerie: A shop focused on cosmetics, cleaning products, and other non-food items.
Wochenmarkt: A regular outdoor market where vendors sell fresh food directly.
Definition in German
Supermarkt bezeichnet ein größeres Einzelhandelsgeschäft, das Lebensmittel und Haushaltsartikel zum Selbstkauf anbietet.
Word origin
Supermarkt is a German compound of Super, meaning 'super' or larger than usual, and Markt, meaning 'market'.
Usage tips
- Supermarkt is masculine, with the plural Supermärkte; the umlaut appears in the plural.
Other meanings
- grocery storenoun
Opposites
- Wochenmarktweekly marketnoun
- Bauernmarktfarmers' marketnoun
Related words
- Supermarktkettesupermarket chainnoun
- Supermarktleitersupermarket store managernoun
- Supermarktangebotsupermarket offernoun