mall
die Mall, die Malls
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mall
A large, usually covered shopping center that brings together numerous stores, restaurants, and often entertainment options under one roof.
Am Wochenende gehen wir oft in die neue Mall zum Einkaufen und ins Kino.
On weekends, we often go to the new mall to shop and go to the movies.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Malls |
| genitive | der Mall |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mall | die Malls |
| accusative | die Mall | die Malls |
| dative | der Mall | den Malls |
| genitive | der Mall | der Malls |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Mall' (mall) was taken directly from English and is usually pronounced similarly to English. It refers to a large, modern shopping center.
Die neue Mall hat über 150 Geschäfte und ein großes Kino.
The new mall has over 150 stores and a large movie theater.
The word is feminine ('die Mall'). Pay attention to the difference in case: movement toward a place is expressed with 'in die Mall' (accusative), while being in a place uses 'in der Mall' (dative).
Lass uns heute Abend in die Mall fahren.
Let's drive to the mall this evening.
Ich habe meine Jacke in der Mall vergessen.
I forgot my jacket in the mall.
'Mall' (mall) is often perceived as a modern and urban word, especially in spoken language and advertising. It often emphasizes shopping as an experience.
In dieser Mall kann man nicht nur einkaufen, sondern auch klettern und bowlen.
In this mall, you can not only shop, but also climb and bowl.
shopping center
Einkaufszentrum and Mall can both refer to a large, usually covered complex with many stores and restaurants. Einkaufszentrum is the neutral standard German term. Mall sounds more modern and promotional and is used especially for complexes that are named or designed accordingly.
Am Samstag treffen wir uns in der modernen Mall mit vielen Geschäften.
On Saturday, we are meeting at the modern mall with many stores.
Am Samstag treffen wir uns im neuen Einkaufszentrum mit vielen Geschäften.
On Saturday, we are meeting at the new shopping center with many stores.
