der Kauf, ¨-e
purchase
Es bedeutet, dass man etwas mit Geld bekommt.
The German word "Kauf" is a masculine noun meaning "purchase" or "buying".
It is derived from the verb "kaufen" (to buy).
- Kauf refers to the act of buying something, the transaction itself, or the thing bought.
Similar words:
- Einkauf (shopping, purchase, often plural or collective emphasis)
- Anschaffung (acquisition, often for larger or more significant purchases)
- Besorgung (procurement, also means errands or obtaining things)
Differences:
- Kauf emphasizes the moment or act of purchase as a transaction.
- Einkauf can imply regular or physical shopping activities, broader in scope.
- Anschaffung typically refers to buying bigger or more important items.
- Besorgung highlights obtaining or organizing something, not solely buying.
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Examples
Der Kauf wird morgen abgeschlossen.noun
The purchase will be completed tomorrow.
Ein guter Kauf zahlt sich langfristig aus.noun
A good purchase pays off in the long run.
Ein Kauf kann oft überraschende Kosten mit sich bringen.noun
A purchase can often bring surprising costs with it.
Der Kauf dieses Hauses war eine gute Entscheidung.noun
The purchase of this house was a good decision.
Der Kauf des neuen Autos war eine gute Entscheidung.noun
The purchase of the new car was a good decision.
Ihr neuer Kauf ist sehr praktisch.noun
Her new purchase is very practical.
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