der Einzelhändler
Translation
retailer, shopkeeper
Examples
Der örtliche Einzelhändler kennt seine Kunden gut.
The local retailer knows his customers well.
Viele kleine Einzelhändler konkurrieren mit großen Ketten.
Many small retailers compete with large chains.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a retailer als Einzelhändler arbeiten He has been working as an independent retailer for 20 years.
Similar Words
der Verkäufer, der Ladenbesitzer, der Kaufmann; Antonym: der Großhändler
Etymology
Comes from 'Einzelhandel' (retail) plus the suffix '-er', which indicates a person who does something.
Memory Tips
A person ('-er') who works in 'Einzelhandel' (retail). Simple as that.