ein|kaufen
Translation
to shop, to go shopping, to buy
Examples
Ich gehe am Samstag einkaufen.
I'm going shopping on Saturday.
Was hast du eingekauft?
What did you buy?
Grammar Patterns
to go shopping Ich gehe am Samstag einkaufen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shoppen; Antonyms: verkaufen (to sell)
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) and 'kaufen' (to buy). Think of it as buying things to bring 'in' the house.
Memory Tips
As a separable verb, the 'ein' part moves to the end of the clause. For example, 'Wann kaufst du ein?' (When are you shopping?).