German word

Ware

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːʁə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoods

Example

Die Waren sind gestern angekommen.

The goods arrived yesterday.

Illustration for Ware (goods)

More examples

Der Händler bietet die Waren jetzt auch online an.

The dealer is now also offering the goods online.

Core concept

A shop shelf or warehouse pallet holding goods prepared for customers or trade.

Common phrases

  • Waren anbieten

    offer goods

  • Waren verkaufen

    sell goods

  • lagernde Waren

    goods in stock

Similar words

Produkt: A single product made by a manufacturer or factory.
Artikel: A particular item or product offered by a retailer.
Handelsware: Goods handled specifically for commercial buying and selling.
Güter: Freight or large quantities of goods moved through distribution networks.

Definition in German

Die Ware bezeichnet Gegenstände, die zum Verkauf oder Handel bestimmt sind.

Word origin

Ware comes through Middle High German wāre from Old High German wāra, an inherited Germanic noun for goods or merchandise.

Usage tips

  • German Ware is a normal independent noun for merchandise, while English ware usually appears in compounds such as software or tableware.

Other meanings

  • productnoun
  • itemnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Warenhausdepartment storenoun
  • Warenzeichentrademarknoun
  • Warenlagergoods warehousenoun

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