B2 noun Neutral

consumer

/kənˈsjuːmər/

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

Beispiele

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1

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
consumption
Verb
consume
Adverb
consumingly
Adjektiv
consumable
Verwandt
consumerism
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Merkhilfe

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: consumer

Beispiele

1

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

everyday

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

formal

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

informal

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

4

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

academic

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

5

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

business

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
consumption
Verb
consume
Adverb
consumingly
Adjektiv
consumable
Verwandt
consumerism

Häufige Kollokationen

consumer goods consumer goods
consumer confidence consumer confidence
consumer demand consumer demand
consumer protection consumer protection
consumer behavior consumer behavior

Häufige Phrasen

Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index

consumer electronics

consumer electronics

mass consumer

mass consumer

Wird oft verwechselt mit

consumer vs customer

A customer buys from a specific shop or business, whereas a consumer is the one who actually uses the product.

consumer vs client

A client typically receives a professional service (like legal advice), while a consumer buys physical goods or general services.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is frequently used in economic and business contexts to describe the general public's role in the economy. It can also be used figuratively for someone who 'takes in' a lot of media or information.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'customer' when discussing broad economic trends; 'consumer' is the more appropriate term for the general role of buying and using goods.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take up wholly, use up, or waste'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Followed often by nouns (consumer rights, consumer goods) Plural: consumers
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western societies, the 'consumer culture' is a defining characteristic of the modern economy and social identity.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: consumer

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