verschaffen
/fɛɐ̯ˈʃafn̩/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
reflexive
Forms
- present
- verschafft
- past
- verschaffte
- perfect
- hat verschafft
Meaning
-
to obtain, to procure (for someone)
Similar words
Beschaffen is procuring or obtaining something for yourself, or in general; verschaffen is obtaining something FOR SOMEONE ELSE, as in "jemandem einen Vorteil verschaffen," to get someone an advantage.
Practice
1 What does verschaffen mean?
to obtain, to procure (for someone)
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ sich Zutritt zum Gebäude.
Full sentence: Er verschaffte sich Zutritt zum Gebäude. (He procured access to the building.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches verschaffen?
verschaffen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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