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 by paying money(actions, commerce)
a.to purchase an item
Ich kaufe jeden Morgen frische Brötchen.—I buy fresh bread rolls every morning.
b.to buy something for someone
Sie kaufte ihrem Bruder ein Geschenk.—She bought her brother a present.
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.
