Aldi and Lidl are two of the most popular Supermarkets in Germany. But how do you pronounce them?
Aldi is pronounced “All-dee” and Lidl is pronounced “Lee-dell”. Both brands are owned by German companies, but they have different origins. Aldi is short for Albrecht Diskont, while Lidl is short for Lebensmittel-Discount.
Aldi was founded in 1946 by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, and now has over 10,000 stores in 18 countries. Lidl was founded in 1973 by Dieter Schwarz, and now has over 11,000 stores in 27 countries.
So next time you’re in Germany (or any other country where these Supermarkets are found), make sure you know how to say them correctly!
How do you pronounce Aldi and Lidl?
Aldi is pronounced “All-dee” and Lidl is pronounced “Lee-dell”.