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boutique
A small, often exclusive shop that sells fashionable clothing, jewelry, or other special items.
In der Altstadt hat eine neue Boutique mit Designermode eröffnet.
A new boutique with designer fashion has opened in the old town.
'Boutique' is a loanword from French. This explains its special pronunciation and the feminine form 'die Boutique' in German.
Sie hat sich den Traum von einer eigenen kleinen Boutique erfüllt.
She fulfilled her dream of having her own small boutique.
The word 'Boutique' has an exclusive and fashionable connotation. It does not simply refer to a small shop, but to one with a special, often more expensive or unique selection.
Dieses besondere Kleid habe ich in einer kleinen Boutique in Paris gefunden.
I found this special dress in a small boutique in Paris.
Common verbs used with this word are 'eine Boutique eröffnen' (to open a boutique), 'eine Boutique führen' (to run a boutique), or 'in einer Boutique einkaufen' (to shop in a boutique). Typical adjectives are 'exklusiv' (exclusive), 'schick' (chic), or 'klein' (small).
In dieser Straße gibt es viele schicke Boutiquen.
There are many chic boutiques on this street.
shop / business
'das Geschäft' and 'die Boutique' can both be places where you buy something. 'Geschäft' is the general word for a shop. It can be a supermarket, a shoe shop, or a small store. 'Boutique' is more specific: it usually means a small, fashionable, and often somewhat special shop, for example for clothing, jewelry, or accessories. Learners may confuse the words because every boutique is a Geschäft. But not every Geschäft is a boutique. If the type of shop is not important, simply say 'Geschäft'.
Beim Einkaufen entdeckt Sofia eine kleine Boutique mit schönen Kleidern.
While shopping, Sofia discovers a small boutique with beautiful dresses.
Das Geschäft an der Ecke verkauft Brot, Milch und Zeitungen.
The shop on the corner sells bread, milk, and newspapers.