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No. 14,412 in German

kaufte

"Bought" (simple past of "kaufen," meaning "to buy").

In a sentence

  • Er kaufte ein Buch.

    He bought a book.

    Here, 'kaufte' is used in the past tense to describe a completed action of buying.

  • Sie kaufte Blumen für ihre Mutter.

    She bought flowers for her mother.

    In this sentence, 'kaufte' indicates the purchase of flowers as a past action with clear purpose and recipient.

  • Wir kauften das letzte Ticket für das Konzert.

    We bought the last ticket for the concert.

    Here, 'kaufte' demonstrates a specific past act related to an event or occasion.

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