das Schuhgeschäft
shoe store
A store that sells shoes.
EXAMPLE
In dem Schuhgeschäft am Marktplatz habe ich neue Stiefel gekauft.
I bought new boots at the shoe store in the market square.
das Schuhgeschäft
shoe store / footwear trade
das Schuhgeschäft, die Schuhgeschäfte
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Meanings
das Schuhgeschäft
footwear trade
The trade in shoes as an economic activity.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen zieht sich aus dem Schuhgeschäft zurück und konzentriert sich künftig auf Sportbekleidung.
The company is withdrawing from the footwear trade and will focus on sportswear in the future.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schuhgeschäft, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schuhgeschäfte |
| genitive | des Schuhgeschäftes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schuhgeschäft | die Schuhgeschäfte |
| accusative | das Schuhgeschäft | die Schuhgeschäfte |
| dative | dem Schuhgeschäft | den Schuhgeschäften |
| genitive | des Schuhgeschäftes des Schuhgeschäfts | der Schuhgeschäfte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schuhgeschäft' (shoe store / footwear trade) is made up of 'Schuh' (shoe) and 'Geschäft' (business). Depending on the context, it refers either to a store that sells shoes or to the shoe trade as an economic sector.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Schuhgeschäft liegt direkt neben der Bäckerei.
The new shoe store is right next to the bakery.
Context clue
When referring to a specific place, 'Schuhgeschäft' (shoe store) is often used with place descriptions or verbs related to shopping. When the context involves companies, industries, or business decisions, 'Schuhgeschäft' refers to the entire trading sector.
EXAMPLE
Die Kundin suchte im Schuhgeschäft nach bequemen Sandalen.
The customer was looking for comfortable sandals in the shoe store.
Viele Firmen beobachten das internationale Schuhgeschäft genau.
Many companies keep a close eye on the international footwear trade.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'store', 'Schuhgeschäft' is often used with verbs related to shopping and customer service, such as Schuhe kaufen (to buy shoes), Schuhe anprobieren (to try on shoes), or sich beraten lassen (to ask for advice).
EXAMPLE
Im Schuhgeschäft ließ ich mich wegen meiner Größe ausführlich beraten.
At the shoe store, I received detailed advice because of my size.
In real life
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