Supermarkt
/ˈzuːpɐˌmaʁkt/masculine
The German word for supermarket is Supermarkt.
Meaning: store (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Supermarkt is a masculine noun. The plural form is Supermärkte, and the genitive singular form, used to indicate possession or 'of the supermarket', is des Supermarkts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzuːpɐˌmaʁkt/
Did you know?
- In Germany, most Supermärkte are closed on Sundays due to the Ladenschlussgesetz law. This means you cannot buy groceries on a Sunday unless you visit a train station or airport shop.
- When shopping at a Supermarkt, you will often see a Pfandautomat near the entrance. This machine allows you to return empty bottles for a small cash credit.
- To get a shopping cart at a Supermarkt, you usually need a coin or a token to unlock it. You get your money back only when you return the cart to the bay.
Examples in context
- Wir müssen zum Supermarkt.We've got to go to the supermarket.This sentence is useful for expressing the necessity of going to the Supermarkt.Tatoeba #12186573 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12141233 by sundown
- Mama ging in den Supermarkt.Mom went to the supermarket.This sentence is useful for describing the action of a mother going into the Supermarkt.Tatoeba #6098699 by Espi, translation #5985873 by CarpeLanam
- Hat der Supermarkt schon zu?Is the supermarket already shut?This sentence is useful for asking if the Supermarkt is currently closed.Tatoeba #6693497 by raulo_fulmotondro, translation #12356249 by sundown
- Ich gehe zum Supermarkt, um Milch und Brot zu kaufen.I'm going to the supermarket to buy milk and bread.
- Schau mal im Super vorbei und hol etwas für das Abendessen.Stop by the super and grab something for dinner.
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to buy groceries.
- LauraGibt es hier einen Supermarkt?Is there a supermarket here?
- MaximilianJa, der Supermarkt ist gleich um die Ecke.Yes, the supermarket is just around the corner.
- LauraIst der Supermarkt groß?Is the supermarket large?
- MaximilianEr ist nicht sehr groß, aber gut.It is not very large, but it is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supermarket” translations and entries Supermarkt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
