das Möbelhaus
furniture store
A large store that specializes in selling furniture and home furnishings.
EXAMPLE
Am Samstag fahren wir ins Möbelhaus, um ein neues Sofa zu kaufen.
On Saturday we're going to the furniture store to buy a new sofa.
das Möbelhaus
furniture store
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
'Möbelhaus' (furniture store) is made up of 'die Möbel' (furniture; plural) and 'das Haus' (house). So it is literally a house where furniture is sold.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Möbelhaus ist bekannt für sein modernes Design.
This furniture store is known for its modern design.
Movement and location
Pay attention to the difference between accusative and dative: 'ins Möbelhaus' (to the furniture store) describes movement there, while 'im Möbelhaus' (in the furniture store) describes being at that place.
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren am Wochenende ins Möbelhaus.
We're going to the furniture store this weekend.
Productive component
The base word '-haus' (-house) is often used for large stores or buildings with a special function. Other examples are 'das Autohaus' (car dealership), 'das Kaufhaus' (department store), or 'das Parkhaus' (parking garage).
EXAMPLE
Im neuen Autohaus kann man die neuesten Modelle besichtigen.
At the new car dealership, you can view the latest models.
In real life
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