Daily Language Challenge
Frequently Asked German Questions
Which Preposition Pairs with "Kaufen"?
For example, the sentence "Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Freundin"
The correct preposition to use with "kaufen" to convey the meaning of "to buy for" is "für", making the expression "kaufen für". The sentence "Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Freundin" means "I am buying a gift for my girlfriend." The other prepositions cannot be used to express the act of buying something for someone. Remember: In German, prepositions can change the case of the noun that follows them. In the case of "kaufen für", the preposition "für" requires the noun to be in the accusative case.
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