beschaffen
obtain · procure
Etwas organisieren oder dafür sorgen, dass man es bekommt.
The German word "beschaffen" is a verb that means "to acquire," "to procure," or "to provide". It is derived from the components "be" and "schaffen," where "schaffen" means "to create" or "to make." "Beschaffen" is often used when referring to the act of obtaining something or ensuring its availability.
Similar words in German include "erteilen" (to grant), "organisieren" (to organize), and "beschaffen" (to furnish).
The difference lies in the nuances of each term:
- "Erteilen" often implies granting rights or permissions,
- "Organisieren" generally relates to the process of arranging or planning activities, while
- "Beschaffen" focuses specifically on the act of obtaining or acquiring items.
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Examples
Wir müssen neue Informationen beschaffen.verb
We need to obtain new information.
Sie wird die fehlenden Daten beschaffen.verb
She will procure the missing data.
Morgen beschaffen wir die benötigten Daten.verb
Tomorrow we will procure the necessary data.
Heute müssen wir neue Informationen beschaffen.verb
Today we need to procure new information.
Das beschaffene Material wurde sofort verwendet.adjective
The procured material was used immediately.
Er beschaffte gestern dringend Ersatzteile für die Maschine.verb
He urgently procured spare parts for the machine yesterday.
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