Der Verkauf
Example: Der Verkauf der neuen Produkte begann gestern erfolgreich.
Definition
"Verkauf" refers to the act or process of selling goods or services, especially in a commercial context. It involves the exchange of products for money and typically includes activities like marketing, negotiation, and finalizing transactions.
Etymology
The word "Verkauf" comes from the German verb "verkaufen," which means 'to sell.' It combines the prefix "ver-" indicating completion or thoroughness, and "kaufen," meaning 'to buy.' Originally, it emphasized the act of transferring ownership through sale.
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"Der Verkauf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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