No. 8,742 in German
krämer
A "krämer" is a small-scale merchant or shopkeeper.
In a sentence
Der Krämer verkauft frisches Gemüse auf dem Markt.
The shopkeeper sells fresh vegetables at the market.
'Krämer' is used to refer to a shopkeeper or small goods merchant.
Sein Krämerladen ist bekannt für seine Gewürze.
His grocery store is known for its spices.
'Krämer' here is part of 'Krämerladen', indicating a small shop or store, typically run by a Krämer.
Im Märchen handelt der Krämer mit geheimnisvollen Gegenständen.
In the fairy tale, the trader deals with mysterious items.
In this context, 'Krämer' is used in a literary sense to depict a merchant or dealer, often carrying an adventurous or mystical connotation.
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