Der Verkauf
Example: Der Verkauf von Obst im Markt ist sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Der Verkauf" refers to the process or act of selling goods or services, typically involving an exchange of items for money. It is a fundamental commercial activity, as seen in the example phrase, where the sale of fruit at the market is emphasized as very important.
Etymology
The word "der Verkauf" comes from the German verb 'verkaufen,' which means 'to sell.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a change or completion) and 'kaufen' (to buy). Did you know? The prefix 'ver-' can sometimes imply a transformation in the action, highlighting the transition of ownership in sales.
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"Der Verkauf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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