kopen
English meaning: To buy
Definition
To obtain something in exchange for money.
Example
“Ik koop brood bij de bakker.”
In English: “I buy bread at the bakery.”
Another example: “Ze wil een nieuwe fiets kopen voor haar verjaardag.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral everyday verb for buying. 'Kopen bij' indicates where you buy; 'op de kop tikken' is an informal idiom for picking something up cheaply.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The Dutch word 'kopen' originates from the Middle Dutch term 'kopen', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*kaupōną', meaning 'to buy' or 'to bargain'. This word has cognates in several Germanic languages, indicating a long-standing tradition of trade.
Common Collocations
- een huis kopen
- online kopen
- tweedehands kopen
- de kat in de zak kopen
- kopen bij de slager
Word Forms
koopt, kocht, gekocht (hebben)
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Literary Heritage
“In het land der blinden is eenoog koning.”
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
“Ondanks alles geloof ik dat de mensen in de grond van hun hart toch goed zijn.”
“Despite everything, I believe that people are still good at heart.”
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