skaffar

Definition & meaning

The verb skaffar is the present tense form of the infinitive skaffa ↗. It generally means to acquire, obtain, get, or procure something.

It is used in several contexts:

1. To obtain or buy something: "I am getting a new car" (Jag skaffar en ny bil).
2. To arrange for or procure something: "She is trying to get help" (Hon försöker skaffa hjälp).
3. In the reflexive form skaffa sig ↗, it means to acquire something for oneself, such as experience, knowledge, or habits (e.g., "to get an education" or "to build a reputation").

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: This is a regular weak verb of the first conjugation (ending in -ar).
  • Infinitive: skaffa ↗
  • Present: skaffar
  • Past (Preterite): skaffade ↗
  • Supine: skaffat ↗
• Word origin: The word is derived from the Middle Low German word schaffen, which originally meant to create, produce, or arrange. It is historically related to the German verb schaffen and the English word shape.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Anskaffa ↗ (to procure/obtain)
• Få tag på ↗ (to get hold of)
• Inköpa ↗ (to purchase)
• Fixa ↗ (to fix/get - colloquial)

Antonyms:

• Göra sig av med ↗ (to get rid of)
• Förlora ↗ (to lose)
• Avyttra ↗ (to dispose of/sell)