Hebrew · Common Verbs

לקנות

liknot

To buy

Beginnerverb

Definition

To get something by paying money.

Example

אני קונה ירקות בשוק.

I buy vegetables at the market.

Etymology

The verb 'לקנות' (liknot) is derived from the root ק-נ-ה (K-N-H), which means 'to buy.' This term has developed through various economic contexts in Hebrew history.

How & Where It’s Used

'לקנות' is used primarily in informal contexts, especially in conversations about shopping, but is also found in formal written texts.

Literary Heritage

References are found in modern literature discussing consumerism and economic practices.

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