Erwerben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erwerben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to acquire", "to purchase" or "to buy".

Essential properties of "erwerben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erwerben
  • Simple past: erwarb
  • Participle: erworben

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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 "erwerben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To obtain possession or ownership"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie möchte ein neues Auto erwerben.She wants to acquire a new car.
  2. Die Firma hat kürzlich ein Grundstück erworben.The company recently acquired a plot of land.
  3. Durch harte Arbeit konnte er sich ein Vermögen erwerben.Through hard work, he was able to acquire a fortune.

2.) "To earn or achieve through effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat sich durch ihre Leistungen großen Respekt erworben.She earned great respect through her achievements.
  2. Er konnte sich einen guten Ruf als Anwalt erwerben.He was able to earn a good reputation as a lawyer.
  3. Durch das Studium erwarb sie wertvolle Fähigkeiten.Through her studies, she acquired valuable skills.

3.) "To learn or acquire knowledge/skills"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Schule erwerben Kinder wichtige Kompetenzen.At school, children acquire important competencies.
  2. Er hat sich autodidaktisch Programmierkenntnisse erworben.He acquired programming skills autodidactically.
  3. Durch Reisen kann man interkulturelle Erfahrungen erwerben.Through travel, one can acquire intercultural experiences.
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