an|schaffen
Translation
to purchase, to buy, to acquire, to get
Examples
Wir schaffen uns ein neues Auto an.
We are getting ourselves a new car.
Die Firma schafft neue Computer an.
The company is purchasing new computers.
Grammar Patterns
sich(dat) sth.(acc) anschaffen to get/buy oneself sth. Ich habe mir einen Hund angeschafft.
Similar Words
kaufen (to buy), erwerben (to acquire), besorgen (to get)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, to) + 'schaffen' (to create, make). Literally 'to create onto' oneself, implying acquisition.
Memory Tips
Think of 'schaffen' (to create) and 'an' (on). You are 'creating' a new possession 'on' your list of belongings. It's often used for larger purchases like a car or a pet.