NOUN

Einkauf/ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯f/purchase; shopping; buy

Einkauf is a German noun that means purchase, shopping, or buy. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Einkäufe".

Definitions

1.the act of buying goods, shopping(everyday activity)

a.the act of shopping or making purchases

Der Einkauf im Supermarkt dauert nur zehn Minuten.The shopping at the supermarket only takes ten minutes.

2.something that has been purchased(item)

a.an acquired product; thing bought

Mein letzter Einkauf war ein neues Fahrrad.My last purchase was a new bicycle.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Einkaufdie Einkäufe
Genitivedes Einkaufsder Einkäufe
Dativedem Einkaufden Einkäufen
Accusativeden Einkaufdie Einkäufe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Einkauf" mean in English?
"Einkauf" means purchase, shopping, or buy. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Einkauf"?
"Einkauf" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Einkauf" der, die, or das?
"Einkauf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Einkauf"?
The plural of "Einkauf" is "Einkäufe".
What part of speech is "Einkauf"?
"Einkauf" is a noun in German.

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