anschaffen

B1 Verb Separable

English Translation

to acquire, to buy

anschaffen — German verb meaning to acquire, to buy (B1)
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What does „anschaffen" mean in English?

„anschaffen" is a German verb meaning "to acquire, to buy" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Prefix

Separable

Present

schafft an

Past

schaffte an

Perfect

hat angeschafft

Example Sentences

1

Wir haben uns neue Möbel angeschafft.

We bought (acquired) new furniture.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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