die Kaufleute
Translation
merchants, businesspeople, traders
Examples
Die Kaufleute trafen sich auf dem Markt.
The merchants met at the market.
Er sprach mit den reichen Kaufleuten.
He spoke with the rich merchants.
Grammar Patterns
Plural Noun This word is the plural form. The merchants are rich.
Dative Plural: den Kaufleuten He helps the merchants.
Similar Words
Händler (traders), Geschäftsleute (businesspeople)
Etymology
From 'kaufen' (to buy) + 'Leute' (people). Literally 'buying people'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'buying folk' or 'trade people'. It's the plural form for people involved in commerce.