Turkish · Common Verbs
Satın almak
To buy / To purchase
Beginnerverb
Definition
To acquire something in exchange for money.
Example
Yeni bir araba satın aldım.
I bought a new car.
Etymology
'Satın almak' encapsulates two verbs, where 'satın' comes from the Old Turkic 'sat-', meaning 'to sell', and 'almak' meaning 'to take' or 'to purchase'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Satın almak' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in commercial settings, and is appropriate for both formal and informal exchanges.