Beschaffen
Example: Wir müssen die notwendigen Materialien rechtzeitig beschaffen.
Definition
"Beschaffen" means to obtain or procure something, usually referring to acquiring necessary materials or items in a timely manner. For example, in the sentence 'Wir müssen die notwendigen Materialien rechtzeitig beschaffen,' it implies arranging or securing what is needed efficiently.
Etymology
The German verb "beschaffen" originates from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'schaffen,' which means 'to create' or 'to manage.' Together, they convey the sense of arranging or securing something. Did you know? While 'schaffen' alone can mean 'to create,' 'beschaffen' specifically leans towards acquiring or procuring.
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"Beschaffen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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