Einkaufszentrum
/ˈaɪ̯nkaʊ̯fsˌt͡sɛntʁʊm/neuter
The German word for mall is Einkaufszentrum.
Einkaufszentrum refers to an enclosed shopping centre.
Meaning: enclosed shopping centre (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Einkauf, meaning shopping and Zentrum, meaning center.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Einkaufszentrum is Einkaufszentren. In the genitive case, the word becomes des Einkaufszentrums. The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯nkaʊ̯fsˌtsɛntʁʊm/
Did you know?
- Due to strict 'Ladenschlussgesetz' laws, many stores in an Einkaufszentrum must close by 8 p.m. and remain closed on Sundays.
- In Germany, the tradition of the 'shopping street' or Einkaufsstraße remains more culturally significant than the Einkaufszentrum, with many cities preserving pedestrian-only zones.
- The middle letter 's' in Einkaufszentrum is a 'Fugenlaut', a connecting element used to join compound nouns smoothly.
Examples in context
- Ich war im Einkaufszentrum.I've been to the mall.This sentence shows how to use Einkaufszentrum to say you have been to a mall.Tatoeba #1699034 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #31121 by CK
- Tom ist im Einkaufszentrum.Tom is at the mall.This sentence shows how to use Einkaufszentrum to state someone is at the mall.Tatoeba #12452119 by Waldelfe, translation #7785987 by CK
- Gibt es hier ein Einkaufszentrum?Is there a mall near here?This sentence shows how to use Einkaufszentrum to ask if a mall is nearby.Tatoeba #744428 by samueldora, translation #59634 by CK
- Entschuldigung, wo ist das nächste Einkaufszentrum?Excuse me, where is the nearest shopping center?
- Könnten Sie mir den Weg zum Kaufhaus zeigen?Could you show me the way to the department store?
- Gehen wir ins Shoppingcenter, um zu shoppen!Let's go to the shopping center to shop!
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are planning their afternoon in the city.
- LukasGehen wir heute ins Einkaufszentrum?Are we going to the mall today?
- JuliaJa, ich möchte dort Kleidung kaufen.Yes, I want to buy clothes there.
- LukasGut, dann treffen wir uns dort.Good, then we will meet there.
- JuliaAlles klar, bis später!All right, see you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mall” translations and entries Einkaufszentrum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Einkaufszentrum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
