Verkaufen
Example: Wir verkaufen frisches Obst auf dem Markt jeden Samstag.
Definition
"Verkaufen" means to exchange goods or services for money, typically in a commercial setting. For example, in the sentence 'Wir verkaufen frisches Obst auf dem Markt jeden Samstag,' it refers to the act of selling fresh fruit at the market every Saturday.
Etymology
The word "verkaufen" comes from the German roots 'ver-' meaning 'for' or 'to,' and 'kaufen,' meaning 'to buy.' Originally, it implied the process of making something available for purchase. Did you know that 'kaufen' is related to the English word 'cheap,' reflecting early trade concepts? The exact origin of 'ver-' in this context is uncertain, but it generally indicates a change or transfer.
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"Verkaufen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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