der Verkäufer
Translation
salesperson, seller, shop assistant, vendor
Examples
Der Verkäufer war sehr freundlich.
The salesperson was very friendly.
Ich habe mit dem Verkäufer gesprochen.
I spoke with the seller.
Grammar Patterns
((sb. acc.)) ask (to ask sb.) I'll ask the salesperson.
((with sb. dat.)) speak (to speak with sb.) I am speaking with the seller.
Similar Words
der Händler (merchant, dealer); Antonyms: der Käufer (buyer)
Etymology
From the verb 'verkaufen' (to sell) plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who sells'.
Memory Tips
Just like 'sell' becomes 'seller' in English, the verb 'verkaufen' becomes 'Verkäufer' by adding '-er' to denote the person doing the action.