VERB
verkaufen/fɛɐ̯ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/to sell
verkaufen is a German verb that means to sell. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verkaufte" and the past participle is "verkauft".
Definitions
1.to give something to someone in exchange for money(commerce, general)
a.to transfer ownership for payment
Ich möchte mein altes Fahrrad verkaufen.—I want to sell my old bicycle.
b.to offer something for sale
Der Laden verkauft frisches Brot.—The shop sells fresh bread.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verkaufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verkaufe |
| Present (du) | verkaufst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verkauft |
| Preterite (ich) | verkaufte |
| Participle II | verkauft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verkaufte |
| Imperative (singular) | verkauf |
| Imperative (plural) | verkauft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verkaufen" mean in English?
- "verkaufen" means to sell. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verkaufen"?
- "verkaufen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verkaufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verkaufen" is "verkauft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verkaufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verkaufen" becomes "verkaufte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verkaufen"?
- "verkaufen" is a verb in German.
