köpen

Köpen is a Swedish noun meaning purchases or the act of buying. It is the definite plural form of the neuter noun köp, and is used to refer to purchases made, either as individual items or as a collective set of acquisitions. In everyday language the term appears mainly in business, economic, or consumer contexts.

Etymology and related forms: Köp comes from the verb köpa, to buy. The word has cognates in several Germanic languages, such as German Kauf and Dutch koop, reflecting a shared lineage in the old concept of buying and selling. The definite plural form köpen is used when speaking about a specific, known set of purchases.

Grammar and usage: The noun is neuter. Indefinite singular is ett köp, definite singular is köpet, indefinite plural is köp, and definite plural is köpen. Examples include: “Företaget redovisade ökade köpen under kvartalet.” (The company reported increased purchases during the quarter.) “Köpen av nya maskiner påverkar resultatet.” (The purchases of new machines affect the result.) Köpen can also appear in more general phrases such as a breakdown of köpen by category or value.

Notes: Köpen is predominantly a formal or technical term and is common in accounting, retail analysis, and economic reporting. In casual speech, speakers may prefer simpler phrasing like “köp” or “de köpen” depending on context. See also köp (to buy) and köpcentrum (shopping center).