der Verkäufer
Translation
salesperson, seller, clerk, vendor
Examples
Der Verkäufer war sehr freundlich.
The salesperson was very friendly.
Ich habe mit dem Verkäufer gesprochen.
I spoke with the seller.
Grammar Patterns
((sb. acc.)) ask (to ask sb.) I'll ask the salesperson.
((with sb. dat.)) speak (to speak with sb.) I am speaking with the seller.
Similar Words
der Händler (merchant, dealer); Antonyms: der Käufer (buyer)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verkaufen' (to sell) by adding the suffix '-er', which indicates a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending signifies a person, just like in English (e.g., 'drive' -> 'driver'). So, 'verkaufen' (to sell) gives you 'Verkäufer' (seller).