die Fleischerei
Translation
butcher's shop, butchery
Examples
Ich kaufe Wurst in der Fleischerei.
I buy sausage at the butcher's shop.
Die Fleischerei um die Ecke ist sehr gut.
The butcher's shop around the corner is very good.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 einkaufen to shop at the butcher's shop Ich kaufe Wurst in der Fleischerei ein.
zu+3 gehen to go to the butcher's shop Wir gehen zur Fleischerei, um Hackfleisch zu holen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Metzgerei, Schlachterei
Etymology
From 'Fleisch' (meat), cognate with English 'flesh', and the suffix '-erei', which denotes a place of business.
Memory Tips
The '-erei' suffix is common for shops, like 'Bäckerei' (bakery). Think of it as a 'meat-ery'.