English–German
“purchase” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʊ̯f/
Example
Ich habe den Kauf gestern abgeschlossen.
I completed the purchase yesterday.
How to say “purchase” in German
“Purchase” in German is Kauf.
An item passes into a new owner's hands when the deal is complete.
Example sentences with Kauf
Viele Kunden planen den Kauf vor dem Wochenende.
Many customers plan the purchase before the weekend.
Tips for using Kauf
- Kauf is masculine, so the phrase is "ein Kauf"; its plural is "Käufe" with an umlaut.
Other German words for “purchase”
Der Ankauf neuer Möbel war teurer als gedacht.
The purchase of new furniture was more expensive than expected.
Für die Anschaffung eines neuen Fahrrads spare ich jeden Monat.
I save every month to buy a new bicycle.