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clientele
The total group of customers, clients, or patients of a person or company, often with a particular social or economic characteristic. The term can sometimes have a slightly derogatory or detached connotation.
Die Anwaltskanzlei ist auf eine sehr zahlungskräftige Klientel spezialisiert.
The law firm specializes in a very wealthy clientele.
'Die Klientel' (the clientele) is a collective term and is almost always used in the singular to describe an entire group of customers, patients, or clients. A plural form does exist, but it is very rare.
Dieses Café zieht eine junge und kreative Klientel an.
This café attracts a young and creative clientele.
The word is often combined with an adjective that describes the group's qualities. Common combinations include 'zahlungskräftige Klientel' (wealthy clientele), 'anspruchsvolle Klientel' (demanding clientele), or 'internationale Klientel' (international clientele).
Die Luxusboutique richtet sich an eine exklusive Klientel.
The luxury boutique caters to an exclusive clientele.
The term 'Klientel' (clientele) belongs more to elevated or formal language. Depending on the context, it can also have a slightly detached or even derogatory tone.
Der Sozialarbeiter kennt die Probleme seiner Klientel sehr genau.
The social worker knows the problems of his clientele very well.
clientele
Kundschaft and Klientel can both refer to all the customers of a business or service. Kundschaft is the usual, neutral term; Klientel sounds more detached and can also refer to clients or patients with particular social characteristics. In ordinary business contexts, Kundschaft is usually the better choice.
Die Kanzlei hat eine wohlhabende Klientel aus der ganzen Region.
The law firm has a wealthy clientele from across the region.
Das Geschäft passt sein Angebot an die junge Kundschaft im Viertel an.
The store adapts its products to the young clientele in the neighborhood.
