der Einkauf
Translation
purchase, shopping
Examples
Ich mache einen Einkauf im Supermarkt.
I'm doing some shopping at the supermarket.
Der Einkauf war sehr teuer.
The purchase was very expensive.
Grammar Patterns
einen Einkauf machen. to do the shopping. I'm doing a big shopping trip on Saturday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anschaffung, Erwerb; Antonyms: Verkauf
Etymology
A noun formed from the verb 'einkaufen' (to shop), which is composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'kaufen' (to buy).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ein' (in) + 'Kauf' (buy). You go 'in' a shop to 'buy' things. That's your 'Einkauf'.