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 obtain something by paying money for it(transactions)
a.to acquire goods, property, or services for money
Ich kaufe jeden Samstag frisches Gemüse auf dem Markt.—I buy fresh vegetables at the market every Saturday.
b.to buy something for someone else
Er hat ihr zum Geburtstag ein Buch gekauft.—He bought her a book for her birthday.
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.
