die Metzgerei
Translation
butcher's shop, butchery, delicatessen
Examples
Ich kaufe Wurst in der Metzgerei.
I buy sausage at the butcher's shop.
Die Metzgerei hat frisches Fleisch.
The butcher's shop has fresh meat.
Grammar Patterns
((the Metzgerei)) as subject The butcher's shop opens at eight. Die Metzgerei öffnet um acht Uhr.
in ((the Metzgerei)) as a location (dative) I buy meat at the butcher's shop. Ich kaufe Fleisch in der Metzgerei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fleischerei, Schlachterei
Etymology
From 'Metzger' (butcher) + '-ei' (a suffix indicating a place of business, like 'bakery').
Memory Tips
The '-ei' ending often signifies a shop in German, like Bäckerei (bakery). This is the Metzger's shop.