das Kaufhaus
Translation
department store
Examples
Wir gehen am Samstag ins Kaufhaus.
We're going to the department store on Saturday.
Das Kaufhaus bietet viele Marken an.
The department store offers many brands.
Grammar Patterns
noun department store We're going to the department store.
Similar Words
Warenhaus (department store), Geschäft (shop)
Etymology
From 'Kauf' (purchase) + 'Haus' (house), literally a 'purchase house'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'house' where you can 'purchase' (kaufen) many different things.