NOUN

Kaufhaus/ˈkaʊ̯fˌhaʊ̯s/department store

Kaufhaus is a German noun that means department store. It is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fˌhaʊ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kaufhäuser".

Definitions

1.large store offering a wide variety of goods in different departments(shopping, retail)

a.large shop selling diverse articles under one roof

Im Kaufhaus kann man Kleidung, Spielzeug und Haushaltswaren kaufen.You can buy clothing, toys, and household goods at the department store.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Kaufhausdie Kaufhäuser
Genitivedes Kaufhausesder Kaufhäuser
Dativedem Kaufhausden Kaufhäusern
Accusativedas Kaufhausdie Kaufhäuser

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kaufhaus" mean in English?
"Kaufhaus" means department store. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kaufhaus"?
"Kaufhaus" is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fˌhaʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kaufhaus" der, die, or das?
"Kaufhaus" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kaufhaus"?
The plural of "Kaufhaus" is "Kaufhäuser".
What part of speech is "Kaufhaus"?
"Kaufhaus" is a noun in German.

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