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 exchange something for money; to sell(commerce)
a.to sell something to someone
Sie verkauft ihr altes Auto an einen Freund.—She is selling her old car to a friend.
b.(reflexive: sich verkaufen) — to prostitute oneself (idiomatic, not commonly taught for learners)
Er würde sich für Geld verkaufen.—He would sell himself for money.
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.
