NOUN
Kauf/kaʊ̯f/purchase; buy; acquisition
Kauf is a German noun that means purchase, buy, or acquisition. It is pronounced /kaʊ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Käufe".
Definitions
1.the act of buying something; purchase(economics, everyday language)
a.the process of acquiring something by paying for it
Der Kauf eines neuen Autos ist oft eine große Entscheidung.—The purchase of a new car is often a big decision.
2.the thing which is bought; an acquisition(object)
a.an item that has been bought
Das war ein guter Kauf.—That was a good buy.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kauf | die Käufe |
| Genitive | des Kaufes | der Käufe |
| Dative | dem Kauf | den Käufen |
| Accusative | den Kauf | die Käufe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kauf" mean in English?
- "Kauf" means purchase, buy, or acquisition. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kauf"?
- "Kauf" is pronounced /kaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kauf" der, die, or das?
- "Kauf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kauf"?
- The plural of "Kauf" is "Käufe".
- What part of speech is "Kauf"?
- "Kauf" is a noun in German.
