No. 4,139 in German
anschaffen
"Anschaffen" means "to acquire" or "to purchase."
In a sentence
Er hat sich einen neuen Fernseher angeschafft.
He has acquired a new TV.
Here, 'anschaffen' means 'to purchase' or 'acquire,' indicating the action of obtaining something tangible.
Das Unternehmen schafft neue Maschinen an, um die Produktion zu steigern.
The company is acquiring new machines to increase production.
In this context, 'anschaffen' refers to a more formal act of acquiring equipment or assets, often used in business-related scenarios.
Die Eltern entschieden sich, ein Haustier anzuschaffen.
The parents decided to acquire a pet.
Here, 'anschaffen' is used in the sense of acquiring or getting something important, showing a deliberate decision to obtain something significant.
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