der Verkauf
Translation
sale, selling
Examples
Der Verkauf des Hauses war schnell.
The sale of the house was quick.
Der Online-Verkauf nimmt stark zu.
Online sales are increasing sharply.
Dieses Produkt ist nicht für den Verkauf bestimmt.
This product is not for sale.
Grammar Patterns
the Verkauf of sth. the sale of sth. The sale of old books brings in some money.
to be for Verkauf to be for sale This car is not for sale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Absatz (sales), Vertrieb (distribution); Antonyms: Kauf (purchase), Ankauf (acquisition)
Etymology
From the verb 'verkaufen' (to sell). It's formed from the 'ver-' prefix and 'kaufen' (to buy). The prefix 'ver-' can sometimes reverse the meaning of the base verb.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'kaufen' is 'to buy'. Adding 'ver-' in front flips it to its opposite, 'to sell'. So, Verkauf is the act of selling.