VERB
kaufen/ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/to buy; to purchase
kaufen is a German verb that means to buy or to purchase. It is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kaufte" and the past participle is "gekauft".
Definitions
1.to acquire something in exchange for money(acquire goods/services)
a.to obtain or purchase goods or services by paying money
Ich möchte dieses Buch kaufen.—I would like to buy this book.
b.to go shopping for something; to make a purchase
Wir kaufen jeden Samstag auf dem Wochenmarkt.—We shop at the weekly market every Saturday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kaufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kaufe |
| Present (du) | kaufst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kauft |
| Preterite (ich) | kaufte |
| Participle II | gekauft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kaufte |
| Imperative (singular) | kauf |
| Imperative (plural) | kauft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kaufen" mean in English?
- "kaufen" means to buy or to purchase. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kaufen"?
- "kaufen" is pronounced /ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kaufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kaufen" is "gekauft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kaufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kaufen" becomes "kaufte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kaufen"?
- "kaufen" is a verb in German.
