German Word of the Day
kaufen
/KAU-fen/ • verb — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to buy; to purchase
Examples
- Ich kaufe jeden Samstag Obst und Gemüse.
(I buy fruit and vegetables every Saturday.) - Sie hat ein neues Auto gekauft.
(She bought a new car.) - Kannst du mir Milch kaufen?
(Can you buy milk for me?)
Synonyms
- einkaufen
- erwerben
Kaufen is the everyday verb used when you buy something. "Einkaufen" often implies going shopping (the act of shopping), while "erwerben" is more formal and used for official or legal purchases. Common forms: ich kaufe, du kaufst, er/sie kauft; past participle: gekauft.
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