Erlaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erlaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to achieve by running", "to win by running" or "to earn by running".

Essential properties of "erlaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erlaufen
  • Simple past: erlief
  • Participle: erlaufen

See full conjugation of erlaufen

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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 "erlaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To acquire something by walking or running"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich den ersten Platz erlaufen.He achieved first place by running.
  2. Sie hat sich den Preis erlaufen.She won the prize by running.
  3. Er hat sich die Medaille erlaufen.He earned the medal by running.

2.) "To explore or traverse an area on foot"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Stadt zu Fuß erlaufen.He explored the city on foot.
  2. Sie hat den Park erlaufen.She walked through the park.
  3. Wir haben das ganze Gebiet erlaufen.We traversed the entire area on foot.
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