Polish · Common Verbs
kupować
to buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
Kupuję warzywa na rynku.
I buy vegetables at the market.
Etymology
The verb 'kupować' derives from the Proto-Slavic '*kupovati', meaning 'to buy'. Its origin reflects economic activities and trade practices prevalent in Slavic cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kupować' is commonly used in informal and formal situations, predominantly in spoken Polish, especially in commercial or everyday contexts throughout Poland.