„Ich hatte mir schon alles angeschafft."
I had already provided myself with everything.
What does „Ich hatte mir schon alles angeschafft." mean in German?
„Ich hatte mir schon alles angeschafft." means "I had already provided myself with everything.." Literally: "I had already acquired everything for myself.."
Literal Translation
"I had already acquired everything for myself."
Grammar Notes
Reflexive dative; separable verb; past perfect
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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