English–German

“sell” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈkaʊ̯fən/

Example

Ich verkaufe mein Auto.

I am selling my car.

Illustration for verkaufen (sell)

How to say “sell” in German

“Sell” in German is verkaufen.

An object or right leaves one person's control as money changes hands.

Full entry for verkaufen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verkaufen

Viele Leute verkaufen alte Bücher im Internet.

Many people sell old books on the Internet.

Tips for using verkaufen

  • The usual pattern is jemandem etwas verkaufen, with the buyer in the dative and the item in the accusative.

Other German words for “sell”

Er veräußert sein altes Fahrrad.

He is selling his old bicycle.

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