Nomen

die Anschaffung

purchase, acquisition, procurement

Die Anschaffung eines neuen Autos ist teuer.

The purchase of a new car is expensive.

Wir planen mehrere große Anschaffungen dieses Jahr.

We are planning several large purchases this year.

the purchase ((of sth.gen)) the purchase of sth.: Die Anschaffung eines Hauses ist eine große Entscheidung.

to make a purchase: Wir müssen noch einige Anschaffungen für die neue Wohnung machen.

Synonyms: der Kauf (purchase), der Erwerb (acquisition); Antonyms: der Verkauf (sale)

From the verb 'anschaffen' (to acquire, purchase). 'an-' (on, to) + 'schaffen' (to create, get). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.

Think of 'an-schaffen' as 'to get something *for* oneself'. It's a more formal word for 'Kauf' (purchase), often used for larger items.

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