Nomen

die Auktion

auction, public sale

Das Bild wurde bei einer Auktion verkauft.

The picture was sold at an auction.

Sie ersteigerte das Möbelstück in einer Online-Auktion.

She bought the piece of furniture in an online auction.

at an auction Das Bild wurde bei einer Auktion verkauft.

Synonyms: Versteigerung

From Latin 'auctio' (an increase), from 'augere' (to increase). Same root as the English word 'auction'.

It sounds almost identical to the English word 'auction', making it very easy to remember.

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