verkaufen
Translation
to sell
Examples
Er verkauft sein altes Auto.
He is selling his old car.
Sie verkauft Blumen auf dem Markt.
She sells flowers at the market.
Ich verkaufe dir mein Fahrrad.
I'll sell you my bicycle.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) sells ((sth.acc)) sb. sells sth. Er verkauft sein Auto.
((sb.)) sells ((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) sb. sells sth. to sb. Ich verkaufe dir mein Fahrrad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: veräußern (to dispose of), absetzen (to sell); Antonyms: kaufen (to buy), erwerben (to purchase)
Etymology
Made from the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'kaufen' (to buy). The 'ver-' prefix here reverses the action of buying.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'kaufen' (to buy). The 'ver-' prefix flips the meaning.