Translation of German word "Laden" to English
derLaden
/ˈlaːdn̩/
Meaning
NounAn establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
How to use
The masculine noun Laden has two meanings: 'shop / store' or 'shutter' (window shutter). It declines regularly (genitive des Ladens). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Läden (die Läden).
🇬🇧 English
shop
Example
Ich gehe in den Laden.
I'm going to the shop.
Ich gehe in den Laden, um ein paar Dinge zu kaufen, bevor ich nach Hause gehe.
I go to the store to buy a few things before I go home.
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Common phrases
- im Laden— in the shop / store (dative location)
- kleiner Laden— small shop / store
- Rollladen— roller shutter / blind (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Laden"?▼
The German word "der Laden" is defined as: "An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well."
What does the German word "der Laden" mean?▼
The German word "der Laden" means "shop" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Laden"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Laden ist sehr beliebt." (which translates as "I'm going to the shop.").
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