Kjøpe
Kjøpe is a Norwegian verb meaning to obtain goods or services in exchange for money. It is a transitive verb used with a direct object, as in Jeg kjøper melk or De kjøpte en bil. The infinitive is å kjøpe. In present tense the form is kjøper (jeg kjøper, du kjøper, han kjøper). The preterite is kjøpte, and the past participle is kjøpt. The imperative form is kjøp. The verb also forms compound tenses with auxiliary verbs, for example har kjøpt (have bought) and skal kjøpe (will buy).
Etymology and cognates: Kjøpe comes from Old Norse kaupa, and is cognate with the Danish købe and
Usage and nuance: Kjøpe covers everyday purchases as well as formal procurement. It appears in a wide