NOUN

Kaufmann/ˈkaʊ̯fˌman/merchant; businessman; tradesman

Kaufmann is a German noun that means merchant, businessman, or tradesman. It is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fˌman/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kaufmänner".

Definitions

1.person whose occupation is trading or commerce, merchant or businessperson(profession/business)

a.male trader or business professional in commerce

Der Kaufmann hat das Geschäft erfolgreich geführt.The merchant has managed the business successfully.

b.general term for someone trained in commercial matters

Nach der Ausbildung arbeitet sie als Kaufmann im Einzelhandel.After her training, she works as a retail merchant.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kaufmanndie Kaufmänner
Genitivedes Kaufmannesder Kaufmänner
Dativedem Kaufmannden Kaufmännern
Accusativeden Kaufmanndie Kaufmänner

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kaufmann" mean in English?
"Kaufmann" means merchant, businessman, or tradesman. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kaufmann"?
"Kaufmann" is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fˌman/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kaufmann" der, die, or das?
"Kaufmann" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Kaufmann"?
The plural of "Kaufmann" is "Kaufmänner".
What part of speech is "Kaufmann"?
"Kaufmann" is a noun in German.

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