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merchant in German

merchant in German is Händler, Kaufmann, Kauffrau — merchant means someone who buys and sells goods for profit, especially in large quantities or through trade.

merchant in German

Händler
noun
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
Kaufmann
noun
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
Kauffrau
noun
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

What does "merchant" mean?

  1. noun Someone who buys and sells goods for profit, especially in large quantities or through trade.
    "The merchant imported spices from overseas and sold them at the market."
  2. noun The owner or operator of a retail business.
    "Local merchants complained about the new parking restrictions outside their shops."
  3. noun Informal: someone known for a particular habit or type of behaviour, often used disapprovingly.
    "He's a bit of a doom merchant, always predicting the worst."

merchant in a sentence

  • The merchant imported spices from overseas and sold them at the market.
  • A wealthy merchant funded the building of the town hall.
  • Local merchants complained about the new parking restrictions outside their shops.
  • He's a bit of a doom merchant, always predicting the worst.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "merchant" in German?

"merchant" in German is Händler, Kaufmann, Kauffrau. merchant means: Someone who buys and sells goods for profit, especially in large quantities or through trade.

How do you use "merchant" in a sentence?

Example: "The merchant imported spices from overseas and sold them at the market." In German, "merchant" is Händler, Kaufmann, Kauffrau.

Are there other ways to say "merchant" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "merchant": Händler, Kaufmann, Kauffrau.

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