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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An outdated or regional term for a small retailer who sells a wide variety of everyday goods in a small shop (a general store).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The word 'Kramer' (shopkeeper) is outdated today.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
Händler is the general modern term for a person or company that buys and resells goods. Kramer is a regional or older term for a small retailer with a small shop selling a variety of everyday goods.
In der alten Dorfgeschichte verkauft der Kramer in seinem kleinen Laden verschiedene Waren des täglichen Bedarfs.
In the old village story, the shopkeeper sells various everyday goods in his small shop.
Heute verkauft der Händler in seinem kleinen Laden verschiedene Waren des täglichen Bedarfs.
Today, the dealer sells various everyday goods in his small shop.
