veräußern
Translation
to sell, to dispose of, to realize (assets)
Examples
Er musste sein Haus veräußern.
He had to sell his house.
Die Firma veräußert ihre Anteile.
The company is selling its shares.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sell sth. The company will sell the department.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verkaufen (more common), to divest; Antonyms: erwerben (to acquire), kaufen (to buy)
Etymology
From 'ver-' prefix + 'außer' (outside). The idea is to put something 'outside' of one's possession.
Memory Tips
This is a formal, legal, or business term for 'to sell' (verkaufen). Imagine moving an item 'außer' (outside) your property to sell it.