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purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

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noun

Kauf, Erwerb

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

Sie bieten einen kostenlosen Hamburger beim Kauf eines Getränks an.

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noun

Erwerb, Kauf

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

Examples :

"The purchase of a new bicycle was the highlight of her birthday week. "

Der Erwerb eines neuen Fahrrads war der Höhepunkt ihrer Geburtstagswoche.

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noun

Erwerb, Kauf

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"He was pleased with his latest purchase."

Er war erfreut über seinen letzten Kauf.

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noun

Erwerb, Kauf

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

Examples :

"The purchase of a new laptop was essential for completing my school assignments. "

Der Erwerb eines neuen Laptops war für die Erledigung meiner Schulaufgaben unerlässlich.

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noun

Kaufpreis

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

Examples :

"The purchase price of the small farm was set at the equivalent of five years' worth of rent. "

Der Kaufpreis der kleinen Farm wurde auf den Gegenwert von fünf Jahresmieten festgelegt.

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noun

Mechanischer Vorteil, Hebelwirkung

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

Examples :

"It is hard to get purchase on a nail without a pry bar or hammer."

Es ist schwer, ohne Brecheisen oder Hammer eine Hebelwirkung auf einen Nagel zu bekommen.

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noun

Ausrüstung, Gerät

The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

Examples :

"The purchase of the new crane allowed the construction crew to lift the heavy beams more easily. "

Die Ausrüstung des neuen Krans ermöglichte es der Baucrew, die schweren Balken leichter anzuheben.

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noun

Griff

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

Examples :

"The climber's purchase from the small rock ledge was barely enough to hold their weight. "

Der Griff des Kletterers an dem kleinen Felsvorsprung reichte kaum aus, um sein Gewicht zu halten.

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noun

Erwerb, Kauf

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Examples :

"The purchase of the new school building was finalized by the city council. "

Der Erwerb des neuen Schulgebäudes wurde vom Stadtrat abgeschlossen.

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verb

Kaufen, erwerben

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"to purchase land, to purchase a house"

Land erwerben, ein Haus kaufen.

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verb

Erwerben, kaufen

To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

Examples :

"She purchased a new backpack for school. "

Sie erwarb einen neuen Rucksack für die Schule.

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verb

Erwerben, beschaffen

To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

Examples :

"to purchase favor with flattery"

Gunst durch Schmeichelei erwerben.

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verb

Durch eine Geldstrafe oder einen Verfall sühnen

To expiate by a fine or forfeit.

Examples :

"The student had to purchase a fine to avoid suspension from school. "

Der Schüler musste eine Geldstrafe zahlen, um einen Ausschluss von der Schule zu vermeiden.

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verb

Heben, anheben

To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.

Examples :

"to purchase a cannon"

eine Kanone heben

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verb

Sich bemühen, anstrengen

To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.

Examples :

"To get a better grade, she purchased extra study time, reviewing notes and practicing problems diligently. "

Um eine bessere Note zu bekommen, hat sie sich bemüht, zusätzliche Lernzeit zu nutzen, Notizen zu wiederholen und fleißig Aufgaben zu üben.

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verb

Kaufen, erwerben

To constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value.

Examples :

"The student's allowance purchased a new notebook and pencils. "

Das Taschengeld des Schülers reichte für ein neues Notizbuch und Bleistifte.

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