farm shop
der Hofladen, die Hofläden
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farm shop
A shop located directly on a farm or agricultural business, usually selling its own or locally produced food.
Im Hofladen kaufen wir frische Eier, Milch und Gemüse.
We buy fresh eggs, milk, and vegetables at the farm shop.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hofläden |
| genitive | des Hofladens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hofladen | die Hofläden |
| accusative | den Hofladen | die Hofläden |
| dative | dem Hofladen | den Hofläden |
| genitive | des Hofladens | der Hofläden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hofladen' is made up of 'Hof' (farm) and 'Laden' (shop). The word therefore refers to a shop that belongs to a farm.
Der Hofladen öffnet jeden Samstag schon früh am Morgen.
The farm shop opens early every Saturday morning.
Verbs such as 'einkaufen' (to shop), 'verkaufen' (to sell), and 'öffnen' (to open) are often used with 'Hofladen'. People also frequently talk about regional products, fresh vegetables, or homemade products from the farm shop.
Im Hofladen verkaufen sie selbst gemachte Marmelade und frisches Brot.
They sell homemade jam and fresh bread at the farm shop.
When talking about shopping or spending time there, 'im Hofladen' is often used with the preposition 'in' and the dative. The phrase 'im Hofladen einkaufen' (to shop at the farm shop) is a typical usage pattern.
Wir kaufen im Hofladen Käse und Äpfel für das Wochenende.
We buy cheese and apples at the farm shop for the weekend.
