Erlangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erlangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to obtain", "to achieve" or "to attain".

Essential properties of "erlangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erlangen
Simple past: erlangte
Participle: erlangt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erlangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Achieve or obtain something after effort"

Definition: "To achieve, obtain, or attain something, especially after effort or a process."
Translation(s): to obtain, to achieve, to attain, to gain
Synonym(s): erreichen, erzielen, gewinnen, bekommen
Antonym(s): verlieren
Related word(s): erwerben, erhalten, erringen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hofft, den Doktortitel zu erlangen.She hopes to obtain her doctorate.
Wir müssen die Genehmigung erlangen, bevor wir mit dem Projekt beginnen können.We must obtain permission before we can start the project.
Nach jahrelanger Arbeit konnte er endlich seinen Traum erlangen.After years of work, he could finally attain his dream.

2.) "Reach a specific destination"

Definition: "To reach a specific place or destination."
Translation(s): to reach, to arrive at
Synonym(s): erreichen, Ankommen
Antonym(s): verlassen
Related word(s): gelangen, Eintreffen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir werden die Stadt in etwa zwei Stunden erlangen.We will reach the city in about two hours.
Nach einer langen Reise erlangten sie endlich ihr Ziel.After a long journey, they finally reached their destination.
Um den Gipfel zu erlangen, müssen wir noch eine Stunde wandern.To reach the summit, we still have to hike for an hour.

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