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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStraßenverkäufer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Straßenverkäufer
"Der Straßenverkäufer bot frisches Obst an."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who sells goods, typically food, in the street or from a stall.
"The hawker called out to passersby, enticing them to try his delicious street food." - 2
A person who travels around selling goods, often in a specific area or market.
"The hawker moved through the crowd, offering fresh fruits and vegetables."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hawker' originates from the Middle English word 'hawker', which is derived from the Old English 'hafoc', meaning 'hawk'. Historically, it referred to a person who sells goods in the street or from a stall, akin to the way hawks hunt and capture their prey.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hawker" is said worldwide
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Vendeur ambulant
Transliteration: Vendeur ambulant
"Le vendeur ambulant a attiré l'attention des passants."
Straßenverkäufer
Transliteration: Straßenverkäufer
"Der Straßenverkäufer bot frisches Obst an."
Venditore ambulante
Transliteration: Venditore ambulante
"Il venditore ambulante ha venduto panini freschi."
Vendedor ambulante
Transliteration: Vendedor ambulante
"El vendedor ambulante ofrecía comida deliciosa."
Vendedor ambulante
Transliteration: Vendedor ambulante
"O vendedor ambulante vendia frutas frescas."
फेरीवाला
Transliteration: Pheriwala
"फेरीवाले ने ताजे फल बेचे।"
小贩
Transliteration: Xiǎofàn
"小贩在街上卖新鲜的水果。"
노점상
Transliteration: Nojeomsang
"노점상이 신선한 과일을 팔고 있었다."
屋台の販売者
Transliteration: Yatai no hanbaisha
"屋台の販売者が新鮮な果物を売っていた。"
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