die Metzgerei
Translation
butcher shop, butchery, deli
Examples
Ich kaufe Wurst in der Metzgerei.
I buy sausage at the butcher shop.
Die Metzgerei hat frisches Fleisch.
The butcher shop has fresh meat.
Grammar Patterns
((the Metzgerei)) as subject The butcher shop opens at eight. Die Metzgerei öffnet um acht Uhr.
in ((the Metzgerei)) as a location (dative) I buy meat at the butcher shop. Ich kaufe Fleisch in der Metzgerei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fleischerei, Schlachterei
Etymology
Derived from 'Metzger' (butcher) and the suffix '-ei', which denotes a place of business, similar to 'bakery'.
Memory Tips
The '-ei' suffix is common for shops in German, like Bäckerei (bakery). This is the shop for 'Mett' (minced meat).