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The entirety of the goods or products that a store or manufacturer offers for sale.
Der Buchladen hat sein Sortiment um englischsprachige Literatur erweitert.
The bookstore has expanded its range to include English-language literature.
In connection with 'Sortiment' (range/selection), verbs that describe a change are often used. Typical ones are: 'das Sortiment erweitern' (to expand the range), 'umstellen' (to reorganize/change), 'verkleinern' (to reduce), or 'anpassen' (to adapt).
Der Supermarkt hat sein Sortiment um Bio-Produkte erweitert.
The supermarket has expanded its range to include organic products.
To describe a range, adjectives such as 'breit' (broad), 'groß' (large), 'klein' (small), 'begrenzt' (limited), or 'exklusiv' (exclusive) are often used.
Die kleine Boutique hat ein sehr exklusives Sortiment.
The small boutique has a very exclusive selection.
The expressions 'etwas im Sortiment haben' or 'etwas im Sortiment führen' are a typical way to say that a store sells a particular product.
Führen Sie auch laktosefreie Milch in Ihrem Sortiment?
Do you also carry lactose-free milk in your range?
choice / election
'die Wahl' and 'das Sortiment' can both have to do with what is available. 'die Wahl' then means that there are several things to choose from. 'das Sortiment' means the entire range of goods that a store or manufacturer offers. Learners may confuse the words when talking about shops. 'Sortiment' describes the store's range more. 'Wahl' describes the customer's possibility of choosing between these things more.
Der Supermarkt hat sein Sortiment um viele regionale Produkte erweitert.
The supermarket has expanded its range to include many regional products.
Im kleinen Laden hatten wir nur wenig Wahl.
In the small shop, we had very little choice.