German Word of the Day
kaufen
KAU-fen • verb — 15th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to buy; to purchase
Examples
- Ich kaufe ein neues Handy.
(I'm buying a new phone.) - Kannst du bitte Brot kaufen?
(Can you please buy bread?) - Er hat das Auto letzte Woche gekauft.
(He bought the car last week.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | kaufe | kaufte |
| du | kaufst | kauftest |
| er/sie/es | kauft | kaufte |
| wir | kaufen | kauften |
| ihr | kauft | kauftet |
| sie/Sie | kaufen | kauften |
Kaufen is the general verb for buying or purchasing an item (online or in a shop). Use einkaufen when referring specifically to shopping (especially groceries). Erwerben and anschaffen are more formal and often used in writing or for larger acquisitions.
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