NOUN
Geschäft/ɡəˈʃɛft/shop; business; deal
Geschäft is a German noun that means shop, business, or deal. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃɛft/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Geschäfte".
Definitions
1.a store or place where goods are sold(shop/store)
a.physical location for buying goods
Das Geschäft an der Ecke verkauft frisches Brot.—The shop on the corner sells fresh bread.
2.a commercial enterprise or company(business/company)
a.an enterprise, company, or firm
Meine Mutter führt ein kleines Geschäft.—My mother runs a small business.
3.an instance of business dealings or a commercial transaction(deal/transaction)
a.business activity or transaction
Das war ein gutes Geschäft für beide Seiten.—That was a good deal for both sides.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Geschäft | die Geschäfte |
| Genitive | des Geschäftes | der Geschäfte |
| Dative | dem Geschäft | den Geschäften |
| Accusative | das Geschäft | die Geschäfte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geschäft" mean in English?
- "Geschäft" means shop, business, or deal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geschäft"?
- "Geschäft" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃɛft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geschäft" der, die, or das?
- "Geschäft" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Geschäft"?
- The plural of "Geschäft" is "Geschäfte".
- What part of speech is "Geschäft"?
- "Geschäft" is a noun in German.
