Translation of German word "Schaufenster" to English
dasSchaufenster
Meaning
NounA large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.
How to use
Schaufenster ('shop window / display window') is a neuter noun: das Schaufenster (plural: die Schaufenster). Compound from schauen (to look) and Fenster (window). Schaufensterbummel — Window shopping.
🇬🇧 English
shop window
Example
Sie blieb stehen, um sich das schöne Kleid im Schaufenster genauer anzusehen.
She stopped to take a closer look at the beautiful dress in the shop window.
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Common phrases
- Schaufensterbummel machen— to go window shopping
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What is the definition of the German word "das Schaufenster"?▼
The German word "das Schaufenster" is defined as: "A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed."
What does the German word "das Schaufenster" mean?▼
The German word "das Schaufenster" means "shop window" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie blieb stehen, um sich das schöne Kleid im Schaufenster genauer anzusehen." (which translates as "She stopped to take a closer look at the beautiful dress in the shop window.").
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