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shopkeeper
An outdated or regional term for a small retailer who sells a wide variety of everyday goods in a small shop (a general store).
Früher ging man für Gewürze, Knöpfe und Seife zum Kramer um die Ecke.
In the past, people went to the shopkeeper around the corner for spices, buttons, and soap.
The word 'Kramer' (shopkeeper) is outdated today. It is usually only used when talking about the past or when you want to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
In dem historischen Roman kaufte die Hauptfigur ihre Waren beim Kramer.
In the historical novel, the main character bought her goods from the shopkeeper.
A 'Kramer' (shopkeeper) sells 'Kram' (various small goods) in a 'Kramladen' (general store). Today, the word 'Kram' can also generally mean 'stuff' or 'useless things.'
Der alte Kramladen auf dem Land hatte alles, was man brauchte.
The old general store in the countryside had everything you needed.
In southern Germany and Austria, the word 'Kramer' (shopkeeper) or the term 'Greißler' (in Austria, small grocer) is still better known and is sometimes used as a surname or in business names.
Das Geschäft heißt immer noch „Kramer-Eck“, obwohl es jetzt ein moderner Supermarkt ist.
The shop is still called 'Kramer-Eck,' even though it is now a modern supermarket.
dealer
'der Händler' and 'der Kramer' both refer to people who sell goods. 'Händler' is the normal, modern word and can be used for small sellers, large companies, or specific types of goods. 'Kramer' more often means a small retailer with many simple everyday goods. Today, the word sounds outdated or regional. In everyday language, people usually say 'Händler'. 'Kramer' fits better in older texts, in regional language, or when you deliberately want an old-fashioned tone.
Im alten Dorf kaufte meine Großmutter Salz und Seife beim Kramer.
In the old village, my grandmother bought salt and soap from the shopkeeper.
Am Montag bringt der Händler frisches Obst auf den Markt.
On Monday, the dealer brings fresh fruit to the market.