die Schneiderei
Translation
tailor's shop, tailoring, dressmaking
Examples
Ich bringe meine Hose in die Schneiderei.
I'm taking my trousers to the tailor's shop.
Sie hat eine eigene Schneiderei eröffnet.
She has opened her own tailor's shop.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) ((to the tailor's shop)) Ich bringe meine Hose in die Schneiderei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Atelier, Nähstube (sewing room)
Etymology
From 'Schneider' (tailor) + the suffix '-ei', which often denotes a place of business or an activity.
Memory Tips
The place where a 'Schneider' works is a 'Schneiderei'. The '-ei' ending is common for shops (e.g., Bäckerei - bakery).