die Kaufoption
Translation
purchase option, call option, option to buy
Examples
Der Vertrag enthält eine Kaufoption.
The contract contains a purchase option.
Wir haben die Kaufoption für das Haus gezogen.
We have exercised the purchase option for the house.
Grammar Patterns
to have a purchase option ((sth.)) The tenant has a purchase option. Der Mieter hat eine Kaufoption.
to exercise a purchase option ((sth.)) She exercised the purchase option for the apartment. Sie zog die Kaufoption für die Wohnung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorkaufsrecht (right of first refusal)
Etymology
From 'Kauf' (purchase) and 'Option' (option). Literally a 'purchase option'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'Option' to make a 'Kauf' (purchase) at a later time.