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bazaar
A market, especially in Middle Eastern or Asian countries, often covered and made up of many small shops and stalls.
Auf dem Basar in Marrakesch kann man Gewürze, Teppiche und handgefertigten Schmuck kaufen.
At the bazaar in Marrakesh, you can buy spices, carpets, and handmade jewelry.
The two meanings of 'Basar' (bazaar) can be recognized well from context. If the text is about a school, church, or charitable cause, it means a sales event. If it is about Middle Eastern or Asian countries, spices, or crafts, it means a traditional market.
Der Erlös des Schulbasars wird für neue Sportgeräte verwendet.
The proceeds from the school bazaar will be used for new sports equipment.
As a rule, the word 'Basar' (bazaar) is used with the preposition 'auf'. You go 'auf einen Basar' (to a bazaar, accusative) and buy or sell something 'auf dem Basar' (at the bazaar, dative).
Am Wochenende gehen wir auf den Flohmarkt-Basar im Stadtteilzentrum.
At the weekend we're going to the flea-market bazaar at the district community center.
In connection with an oriental market, people often talk about 'Schlendern' (strolling) or 'Bummeln' (wandering around). 'Feilschen' (haggling over the price) is also a typical activity.
Wir sind stundenlang über den bunten Basar geschlendert.
We strolled through the colorful bazaar for hours.
When referring to a sales event, a Basar is often 'veranstaltet' (held), 'organisiert' (organized), or 'abgehalten' (held). Typical examples are the 'Weihnachtsbasar' (Christmas bazaar) or the 'Bücherbasar' (book bazaar).
Die Elternschaft organisiert jedes Jahr einen Spielzeugbasar.
The parents' association organizes a toy bazaar every year.
market
'der Markt' and 'der Basar' can both be places or events where many things are sold. 'Markt' is the normal, general German term, for example for fruit and vegetable stalls in a town. 'Basar' is often used for markets in Middle Eastern or Asian countries with many small shops or stalls. In Germany, 'Basar' can also be a sales event, often for a good cause, for example at a school or church. The words can be confused because things are sold at both. 'Markt' sounds more general, while 'Basar' usually has a special cultural or event-related feel.
Auf dem Basar in Istanbul kauft Sofia Gewürze und eine kleine Lampe.
At the bazaar in Istanbul, Sofia buys spices and a small lamp.
Im Urlaub besuchen wir jeden Morgen den Markt am Hafen.
On vacation, we visit the market by the harbor every morning.