German Conversation · Level 51
74 words
German word
Verkäuferin
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈkɔɪ̯fəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounsaleswoman
Example
Die Verkäuferin hilft mir.
The saleswoman is helping me.
More examples
Die Verkäuferin an der Kasse hilft beim Einpacken.
The saleswoman at the checkout helps with the packing.
Core concept
A female shop worker presenting goods and helping a customer choose.
Common phrases
die Verkäuferin an der Kasse
saleswoman at the checkout
hilfsbereite Verkäuferin
helpful saleswoman
Similar words
Verkäufer: A male shop assistant who presents goods and helps customers choose.
Kassiererin: A female cashier who handles payments and money or cards at a checkout.
Verkaufsberaterin: A female sales adviser who explains product features and use in detail.
Verkaufspersonal: The sales staff working in a shop as a group.
Definition in German
Verkäuferin bezeichnet eine weibliche Person, die Waren verkauft und Kundschaft betreut.
Word origin
The noun combines Verkäufer, a person who sells, with the productive feminine suffix -in, while Verkäufer is derived from verkaufen.
Usage tips
- In a retail setting, Verkäuferin often translates as 'sales assistant' or 'shop assistant' rather than only 'saleswoman'.