VERB
erarbeiten/ɛɐ̯ˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to work out; to develop; to acquire (through effort)
erarbeiten is a German verb that means to work out, to develop, or to acquire (through effort). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erarbeitete" and the past participle is "erarbeitet".
Definitions
1.to acquire or learn something through intensive work(through effort)
a.to master knowledge or skills by studying or working
Ich habe mir das Wissen selbst erarbeitet.—I acquired the knowledge myself.
2.to develop or devise (a plan, concept, etc.) through detailed work(create/develop)
a.to draw up, produce, or formulate something with effort
Die Mitarbeiter haben gemeinsam einen Plan erarbeitet.—The employees developed a plan together.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erarbeiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erarbeite |
| Present (du) | erarbeitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erarbeitet |
| Preterite (ich) | erarbeitete |
| Participle II | erarbeitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erarbeitete |
| Imperative (singular) | erarbeit |
| Imperative (plural) | erarbeitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erarbeiten" mean in English?
- "erarbeiten" means to work out, to develop, or to acquire (through effort). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erarbeiten"?
- "erarbeiten" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erarbeiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erarbeiten" is "erarbeitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erarbeiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erarbeiten" becomes "erarbeitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erarbeiten"?
- "erarbeiten" is a verb in German.
