No. 8,430 in German
kaufmannschaft
"Merchant class" or "trade community."
In a sentence
Die Kaufmannschaft war im Mittelalter eine wichtige soziale Gruppe.
The merchant class was an important social group in the Middle Ages.
In this sentence, 'Kaufmannschaft' refers to the collective or community of merchants, highlighting its historical significance.
Die Interessen der Kaufmannschaft beeinflussten die lokale Politik.
The interests of the merchant community influenced local politics.
Here, 'Kaufmannschaft' is used to indicate a group of merchants acting as an influential body in societal affairs.
Die Kaufmannschaft organisierte eine Messe für den Handel.
The merchant class organized a fair for trade.
In this context, 'Kaufmannschaft' represents an entity or collective group involved in organizing events related to their trade activities.
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