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Kauf

English translation of Kauf

purchase

The German word 'Kauf' is used to describe the act of buying or purchasing something. It is a noun and can be used in various contexts, such as 'ein Kauf' (a purchase) or 'der Kaufpreis' (the purchase price). It is also used in compound words, like 'Einkauf' (shopping) or 'Verkauf' (sale).


Example sentences using: Kauf

Ich mache einen Kauf.

English translation of Ich mache einen Kauf.

I am making a purchase.

This sentence is a direct statement reflecting an ongoing action in the present time. The speaker is currently in the process of making a purchase.

Der Kauf war teuer.

English translation of Der Kauf war teuer.

The sentence describes a completed action in the past. The speaker is expressing that the purchase they made was expensive.

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Kauf nein danke!

English translation of Kauf nein danke!

Purchase no thank you!

The phrase shows an expression of refusal. The speaker uses a short and direct response to decline the act of purchasing something, using 'nein danke' which translates to 'no thank you'.

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