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
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
vertreiben
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
sich verkaufen
(ergative) To be sold.
verkaufen
(transitive) To promote (a particular viewpoint).
beschummeln
(transitive, slang) To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
beschwindeln
(transitive, slang) To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
What does "sell" mean?
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verb To hand over goods or services to someone in exchange for money.
"The market stall sells fresh fruit to anyone passing by."
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verb To promote or present an idea so that people accept it.
"She is great at selling a simple idea with just a few clear words."
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verb To betray someone, especially for money or personal gain.
"He would never sell his friends for a bit of cash."
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noun An act of selling something, or a disappointing trick played on someone.
"The whole deal turned out to be a sell."
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sell in a sentence
- The market stall sells fresh fruit to anyone passing by.
- She sold her old car for two thousand pounds.
- She is great at selling a simple idea with just a few clear words.
- He tried to sell the board on his new marketing plan.
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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: "The market stall sells fresh fruit to anyone passing by." 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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