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Kaufmann

businessman

noun KOWF-man Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

merchant

Usage Note

Kaufmann is both a historical title for a merchant and a modern vocational qualification (e.g. Kaufmann im Einzelhandel). The legal status 'Kaufmann' under the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) applies to commercial traders.

Examples

"Als gelernter Kaufmann kannte er die Grundlagen des Handelsrechts."

Natural Translation

As a trained businessman he knew the basics of commercial law.

Literal Translation

As trained merchant he knew the basics of commercial-law.

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