an|schaffen
Translation
purchased, acquired, bought
Examples
Wir haben uns ein neues Auto angeschafft.
We have purchased a new car.
Die nötige Ausrüstung wurde bereits angeschafft.
The necessary equipment has already been acquired.
Grammar Patterns
((oneself.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to acquire/purchase sth. for oneself We are buying ourselves a new sofa.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kaufen, erwerben
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, to) + 'schaffen' (to create). Literally 'to create for oneself', hence 'to acquire'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'create' (schaffen) a new possession 'onto' (an) your list of belongings by buying it.