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Anschaffen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anschaffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to buy", "to purchase" or "to acquire".
Essential properties of "anschaffen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: anschaffen
- Simple past: schaffte an
- Participle: angeschafft
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "anschaffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To buy or acquire goods"
- Definition: "To buy or acquire something, usually objects or goods."
- Translation(s): to buy, to purchase, to acquire, to procure
- Synonym(s): kaufen, erwerben
- Antonym(s): verkaufen
- Related word(s): Anschaffung, Erwerb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen neue Möbel anschaffen.
- Er hat sich ein neues Auto angeschafft.
- Sie wollen ein Haus anschaffen.
2.) "To work as a prostitute (colloquial)"
- Definition: "To work as a prostitute; colloquial and euphemistic use."
- Translation(s): to prostitute oneself, to turn tricks (colloquial), to work the streets (colloquial)
- Synonym(s): prostituieren
- Related word(s): Prostitution, Sexarbeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie musste auf der Straße anschaffen.
- Er behauptet, dass sie anschafft.
- Viele Frauen schaffen in dieser Gegend an.