cashier / treasurer
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cashier
A person who works at the checkout in a store, such as a supermarket or cinema, and takes money from customers for goods or services.
Der Kassierer scannte alle meine Artikel und fragte, ob ich mit Karte oder bar zahlen möchte.
The cashier scanned all my items and asked whether I wanted to pay by card or in cash.
The word 'Kassierer' (cashier/treasurer) is derived from the noun 'die Kasse' (the checkout; the place where you pay) and the verb 'kassieren' (to collect money). The ending '-er' refers to the male person who performs this activity.
Der Kassierer kassiert das Geld an der Kasse.
The cashier collects the money at the checkout.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In a supermarket or cinema, it refers to the person you pay. In an association or political party, the 'Kassierer' (treasurer) is the person responsible for the finances.
Der Kassierer im Supermarkt war sehr freundlich.
The cashier in the supermarket was very friendly.
In the context of a store, the preposition 'an' or 'bei' is often used. You work 'an der Kasse' (at the checkout) or pay 'beim Kassierer' (at the cashier/to the cashier).
Bitte bezahlen Sie die Waren direkt beim Kassierer.
Please pay for the goods directly at the cashier.
When it comes to the role in an organization, the treasurer is often 'gewählt' (elected) or 'bestimmt' (appointed). He 'verwaltet' (manages) the funds or 'legt einen Kassenbericht vor' (presents a financial report).
Wer möchte für das Amt des Kassierers kandidieren?
Who would like to run for the office of treasurer?
salesman / seller
'der Verkäufer' and 'der Kassierer' both often work in a store and have contact with customers. A salesman advises customers and sells goods or services. A cashier works at the checkout and takes the money. In small stores, one person may do both, which is why the words can be easy to confuse. If it is about advice or selling, you are more likely to say 'Verkäufer'. If it is about paying at the checkout, you say 'Kassierer'.
An der Kasse scannt der Kassierer die Waren sehr schnell.
At the checkout, the cashier scans the goods very quickly.
Im Elektronikgeschäft zeigt der Verkäufer einem Kunden ein neues Handy.
In the electronics store, the salesman shows a customer a new phone.