15 सेकंड में
- Used for all types of shopping errands.
- Combines 'einkaufen' (to shop) and 'gehen' (to go).
- Essential for planning daily life and chores.
मतलब
This phrase is the standard way to say you're heading out to buy things, whether it's groceries for dinner or a new pair of jeans.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Planning the day with a roommate
Ich muss heute Nachmittag einkaufen gehen.
I have to go shopping this afternoon.
Inviting a friend to the mall
Möchtest du mit mir einkaufen gehen?
Would you like to go shopping with me?
Explaining your absence to a boss
In der Mittagspause gehe ich kurz einkaufen.
I'm going shopping briefly during the lunch break.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Stores are closed on Sundays, making Saturday the peak day for 'einkaufen gehen'. Similar to Germany, but 'einkaufen' is often used in smaller, local shops.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'ein' goes to the end of the sentence.
15 सेकंड में
- Used for all types of shopping errands.
- Combines 'einkaufen' (to shop) and 'gehen' (to go).
- Essential for planning daily life and chores.
What It Means
This phrase is your ultimate ticket to daily survival in Germany. It simply means 'to go shopping.' It covers the whole process of leaving your house and visiting a store. You can use it for your weekly grocery run. You can also use it for a trip to the mall. It is the most common way to describe this errand. Think of it as the 'all-in-one' phrase for buying stuff.
How To Use It
The phrase combines two verbs: einkaufen and gehen. In a standard sentence, gehen takes the second position. Ich gehe heute einkaufen. It is very simple to conjugate. If you are asking a friend to join, say Gehen wir einkaufen? You do not need to name a specific item. The focus is on the activity of going to the shops. It is a very flexible and useful structure for beginners.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you are planning a trip to any store. It is perfect for daily planning with roommates or family. Tell your partner Ich gehe einkaufen before you head to the supermarket. Use it when you realize the fridge is empty. It works perfectly in a professional setting too. If a colleague asks about your lunch break, you can use it. It is a neutral, safe, and helpful phrase for any time of day.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for massive, one-time life purchases. You would not 'go shopping' for a house or a car. For those big items, just use the verb kaufen. Also, avoid it if you are already inside the store. Once you are there, you are simply einkaufen. The 'gehen' part implies the movement to the location. If you are buying a gift online, this phrase does not really fit either.
Cultural Background
Germany has a very famous rule called Ladenschlussgesetz. This means almost every shop is closed on Sundays. Because of this, einkaufen gehen becomes a massive event on Saturdays. You will see huge crowds at every supermarket before the Sunday closure. It is a weekly ritual for many German families. Planning your shopping trip is actually a necessary survival skill. If you forget your milk on Saturday, you might wait until Monday!
Common Variations
Younger people often use the Denglish version shoppen gehen. This usually refers to buying clothes, electronics, or things for fun. If you are just getting bread and eggs, stick to einkaufen gehen. You might also hear Besorgungen machen. This translates to 'running errands' and is a bit more general. However, for a learner, einkaufen gehen is always the best choice. It is clear, correct, and understood by everyone from Berlin to Munich.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This phrase is extremely common and safe for A1 learners. It follows standard German sentence structure where the second verb moves to the very end.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'ein' goes to the end of the sentence.
उदाहरण
6Ich muss heute Nachmittag einkaufen gehen.
I have to go shopping this afternoon.
A standard way to announce your plans for the day.
Möchtest du mit mir einkaufen gehen?
Would you like to go shopping with me?
A friendly invitation for a shared errand or fun trip.
In der Mittagspause gehe ich kurz einkaufen.
I'm going shopping briefly during the lunch break.
Professional yet direct about your personal errands.
Wir haben keine Milch mehr. Ich geh einkaufen!
We have no more milk. I'm going shopping!
Shortened 'geh' is very common in casual texting.
Ich wollte nur Brot, aber ich bin für 100 Euro einkaufen gegangen.
I only wanted bread, but I went shopping for 100 Euros.
Relatable humor about overspending at the supermarket.
Ich hasse es, am Samstag einkaufen zu gehen.
I hate going shopping on Saturdays.
Expresses the common frustration with weekend crowds.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence.
Ich ___ heute einkaufen.
The verb 'gehen' is used for the motion.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
1 अभ्यासIch ___ heute einkaufen.
The verb 'gehen' is used for the motion.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
1 सवालYes, that means 'I am shopping' right now.
संबंधित मुहावरे
shoppen gehen
similarTo go shopping (fashion)
