der Kaufmann
Translation
merchant, businessman, trader, salesman
Examples
Der Kaufmann verkauft Waren.
The merchant sells goods.
Er ist ein ehrlicher Kaufmann.
He is an honest businessman.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a merchant ((als et3)) Er arbeitet als Kaufmann.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Händler (trader), Geschäftsmann (businessman)
Etymology
From 'kaufen' (to buy) and 'Mann' (man). Literally a 'buy-man'.
Memory Tips
Picture a man whose job is to buy and sell goods. A 'kauf-mann'.