German word

Käufer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔʏ̯fɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbuyer

Example

Der Käufer fragt nach dem Preis.

The buyer asks about the price.

Illustration for Käufer (buyer)

More examples

Ein potenzieller Käufer bittet um weitere Informationen.

A potential buyer asks for further information.

Core concept

The purchasing side of a transaction, opposite the seller and receiving goods or a service after payment.

Common phrases

  • potenzieller Käufer

    potential buyer

  • interessierter Käufer

    interested buyer

Similar words

Kunde: A customer who buys goods from a shop or business.
Verkäufer: A person or business that sells goods or services.

Definition in German

Person, die Waren oder Dienstleistungen gegen Bezahlung erwirbt.

Word origin

Käufer is formed from kaufen with the agent suffix -er, while kaufen comes from Middle High German koufen and ultimately from Latin caupo, meaning merchant.

Usage tips

  • Käufer is masculine, with der Käufer in the singular and die Käufer in the plural, so the plural has no extra ending.

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