versteigern
Translation
to auction, to sell at auction
Examples
Das Haus wird nächste Woche versteigert.
The house will be auctioned next week.
Er musste sein wertvolles Gemälde versteigern.
He had to auction his valuable painting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to auction (sth.) (for sth.) The artist is auctioning his painting for 10,000 euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auktionieren; Antonyms: kaufen (to buy)
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix indicating change or completion) + `steigern` (to increase). Literally, to 'increase away' the price until sold.
Memory Tips
Think of the prices 'steigernd' (increasing) at an auction until the item is 'ver-' (gone/sold).