die Schneiderei
Translation
tailor shop, tailoring, dressmaking
Examples
Ich bringe meine Hose in die Schneiderei.
I'm taking my pants to the tailor shop.
Sie hat eine eigene Schneiderei eröffnet.
She has opened her own tailor shop.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) ((to the tailor shop)) Ich bringe meine Hose in die Schneiderei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Atelier, Nähstube (sewing room)
Etymology
From 'Schneider' (tailor) + the suffix '-ei', which often denotes a place of business or an activity.
Memory Tips
The place where a 'Schneider' works is a 'Schneiderei'. The '-ei' ending is common for shops (e.g., Bäckerei - bakery).