das Geschäft
Translation
shop, store, business, deal
Examples
Das Geschäft öffnet um neun Uhr.
The shop opens at nine o'clock.
Er leitet ein erfolgreiches Geschäft.
He runs a successful business.
Wir haben ein gutes Geschäft gemacht.
We made a good deal.
Grammar Patterns
ein Geschäft machen to make a deal We made a good deal.
ins Geschäft gehen to go to the shop I still need to go to the shop.
ein Geschäft führen to run a business She runs a small business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Laden (shop), Unternehmen (company), Firma (firm), Handel (trade)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schaffen' (to create, to do). The prefix 'Ge-' often indicates a result or a collective. So, it's the result of 'doing' -> business.
Memory Tips
Think of 'schaffen' (to create/do). A 'Geschäft' is a place where things are done or business is created.