Geschäft
deal
In German, the word 'Geschäft' is often used to express a 'deal'. This term is used in various contexts, including business transactions, agreements, and arrangements. It can also refer to a shop or a store, depending on the context. The pronunciation of 'Geschäft' is roughly 'ge-shäft'.
Example sentences using: Geschäft
Das Geschäft ist geschlossen.
The shop is closed.
This phrase can be used to indicate that any type of business or store, not just shops, are closed. This could relate to the physical building being closed, or the entities within - such as a company - are not currently in operation.
Ich habe ein neues Geschäft eröffnet.
I have opened a new business.
In this context, 'Geschäft' is not only limited to a physical shop but can also refer to a company or a business in general. So, someone might use this phrase when they start a new company.
Er macht Geschäft mit ihnen.
He's doing business with them.
Here, 'Geschäft' refers to a commercial transaction or deal. This phrase can be used when someone is conducting a business operation or deal with someone else.