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(commerce)
a.to obtain something in exchange for money
Er kauft ein neues Auto.—He is buying a new car.
b.to regularly buy or shop for something
Sie kauft immer im Supermarkt ein.—She always shops at the supermarket.
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.
