Kaufhaus /kˈaʊfhaʊs/ · noun · CEFR A2. German translation of "department store".

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Source term
department store
Translation
Kaufhaus
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".

Dictionary form Kaufhaus
Article das
Gender/article class neuter
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + das Kaufhaus
Examples
Das neue Kaufhaus hat fünf Etagen.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Das neue Kaufhaus hat fünf Etagen.

English: The new department store has five floors.

A2 · Local Transportation

Ich habe meinen Mantel im großen Kaufhaus in der Stadt gekauft.

English: I bought my coat at the big department store in town.

A2 · Local Transportation

Das Kaufhaus hat diese Woche einen Ausverkauf.

English: The department store has a sale this week.

A2 · Local Transportation

Ich habe im Kaufhaus eine neue Jacke gekauft.

English: I bought a new jacket at the department store.

B1 · Urban Facilities

Das Kaufhaus hat viele verschiedene Abteilungen für Kleidung und Elektronik.

English: The department store has many different sections for clothes and electronics.

B1 · Urban Facilities

Wir sind ins Kaufhaus gegangen, um ein Geschenk zu finden.

English: We went to the department store to find a gift.

B1 · Urban Facilities

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