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purchase / acquisition
The act of buying, especially in a business, public, or formal context, such as the acquisition of goods, real estate, or works of art.
Der Ankauf neuer Computer für die Schule wurde vom Stadtrat genehmigt.
The purchase of new computers for the school was approved by the city council.
'Der Ankauf' (the purchase/acquisition) is the nominalization of the verb 'ankaufen' (to purchase/acquire). The verb describes the deliberate act of buying, often from a business perspective. The noun names this process.
Die Firma plant den Ankauf weiterer Maschinen.
The company is planning the purchase of additional machines.
'Ankauf' (purchase/acquisition) is a formal word used mainly in business, legal, or official contexts. In everyday language for private purchases, people are more likely to use 'der Kauf' (the purchase) or 'der Einkauf' (the shopping/purchase).
Das Museum gab den Ankauf eines wertvollen Gemäldes bekannt.
The museum announced the acquisition of a valuable painting.
'Ankauf' (purchase/acquisition) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) to name the object being bought. A very common fixed expression is also 'Ankauf und Verkauf' (buying and selling).
Sein Geschäft ist auf den Ankauf und Verkauf von Antiquitäten spezialisiert.
His business specializes in the buying and selling of antiques.
purchase
Kauf is the general term for acquiring something in exchange for payment. Ankauf refers to the same process especially in a business, public, or formal context. Kauf fits neutral everyday language, while Ankauf emphasizes the institutional or business setting.
Der Ankauf des Gemäldes wurde vom städtischen Museum beschlossen.
The city museum decided to purchase the painting.
Der Kauf des Gemäldes war für Lara eine spontane Entscheidung.
Buying the painting was a spontaneous decision for Lara.
