anschaffen

This is the 4139th most frequent German word.


anschaffen

"Anschaffen" means "to acquire" or "to purchase."


Here, 'anschaffen' means 'to purchase' or 'acquire,' indicating the action of obtaining something tangible.

Er hat sich einen neuen Fernseher angeschafft.

He has acquired a new TV.


In this context, 'anschaffen' refers to a more formal act of acquiring equipment or assets, often used in business-related scenarios.

Das Unternehmen schafft neue Maschinen an, um die Produktion zu steigern.

The company is acquiring new machines to increase production.


Here, 'anschaffen' is used in the sense of acquiring or getting something important, showing a deliberate decision to obtain something significant.

Die Eltern entschieden sich, ein Haustier anzuschaffen.

The parents decided to acquire a pet.