die Beschaffung, -en
procurement
Es bedeutet, etwas zu bekommen oder zu organisieren, das man braucht, zum Beispiel Waren, Materialien oder Dienstleistungen.
The German word "Beschaffung" is a noun meaning "procurement" or "acquisition". It comes from the verb "beschaffen" which means "to obtain" or "to procure".
Similar words:
- "Einkauf" (purchase, shopping)
- "Beschaffung" focuses more on the process of obtaining necessary goods or resources, especially in business/ logistics.
- "Einkauf" is more about the actual act of buying, often used for general purchases.
In short, Beschaffung implies a strategic or organized procurement process, while Einkauf is often more everyday buying.
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Examples
Die Beschaffung von Ressourcen ist ein kritischer Prozess.noun
The procurement of resources is a critical process.
Für die Beschaffung der Ersatzteile wurde gestern ein neuer Plan erstellt.noun
A new plan was created yesterday for the procurement of the spare parts.
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