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beschaffen — meaning in English

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English meaning

procure verb To obtain something, especially through effort or by particular means.
provide verb To supply someone with something they need or want.

Senses

beschaffen is used for these senses in English:

procure (transitive) To acquire or obtain.
provide To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.

provide — full definition

verb To supply someone with something they need or want.
verb To make a stipulation or condition in advance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

aufbringen beibringen besorgen erwerben verschaffen kuppeln vermitteln zuführen anstiften verleiten überreden voraussetzen