das Gebrauchsgut
Translation
consumer durable, durable good, commodity
Examples
Möbel und Autos sind Gebrauchsgüter.
Furniture and cars are consumer durables.
Die Nachfrage nach Gebrauchsgütern ist gestiegen.
The demand for durable goods has increased.
Grammar Patterns
das Gebrauchsgut consumer durable. A television is a typical consumer durable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konsumgüter; Antonyms: Verbrauchsgüter (consumables)
Etymology
From 'Gebrauch' (use) + 's' (linking element) + 'Gut' (good, commodity). Literally 'use-good'.
Memory Tips
Think of goods ('Gut') that you can 'gebrauchen' (use) for a long time, like furniture or a car.