German word

Beschaffung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃafʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounobtaining

Example

Wir kümmern uns um die Beschaffung von Informationen.

We take care of obtaining information.

Illustration for Beschaffung (obtaining)

More examples

Bei der Beschaffung von Informationen achten wir auf zuverlässige Quellen.

When obtaining information, we pay attention to reliable sources.

Core concept

A coordinated process moves a stated need from request to reliable supply.

Common phrases

  • die Beschaffung von Informationen

    obtaining information

Similar words

Einkauf: Buying products or materials from shops or suppliers.
Bezug: Obtaining needed goods by ordering them from an outside source.
Anschaffung: Buying a durable item for long-term use.

Definition in German

Beschaffung (die) das gezielte Erlangen benötigter Güter, Mittel oder Informationen durch Bestellung, Einkauf oder Organisation.

Word origin

The noun Beschaffung comes from beschaffen with the suffix -ung; beschaffen is built from be- and schaffen and denotes obtaining or procuring.

Usage tips

  • Beschaffung is a formal business term, while everyday contexts often use besorgen or holen instead.

Other meanings

  • procurementnoun
  • acquisitionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • beschaffenobtainverb
  • Beschaffungskostenprocurement costsnoun

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