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sell in German

sell in German is verkaufen, vertreiben, sich verkaufen — sell means to hand over goods or services to someone in exchange for money.

sell in German

verkaufen
verb
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
vertreiben
verb
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
sich verkaufen
verb
(ergative) To be sold.
verkaufen
verb
(transitive) To promote (a particular viewpoint).
beschummeln
verb
(transitive, slang) To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
beschwindeln
verb
(transitive, slang) To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.

What does "sell" mean?

  1. verb To hand over goods or services to someone in exchange for money.
    "She sold her old car for two thousand pounds."
  2. verb To promote or present an idea so that people accept it.
    "He tried to sell the board on his new marketing plan."
  3. verb To betray someone, especially for money or personal gain.
    "His old partner sold him out to save himself."
  4. noun An act of selling something, or a disappointing trick played on someone.
    "The whole deal turned out to be a sell."

sell in a sentence

  • She sold her old car for two thousand pounds.
  • The shop sells everything from bread to batteries.
  • He tried to sell the board on his new marketing plan.
  • You need to sell the idea before anyone will fund it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sell" in German?

"sell" in German is verkaufen, vertreiben, sich verkaufen. sell means: To hand over goods or services to someone in exchange for money.

How do you use "sell" in a sentence?

Example: "She sold her old car for two thousand pounds." In German, "sell" is verkaufen, vertreiben, sich verkaufen.

Are there other ways to say "sell" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sell": verkaufen, vertreiben, sich verkaufen, beschummeln, beschwindeln.

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