VERB
erhalten/ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩/to receive; to get; to preserve
erhalten is a German verb that means to receive, to get, or to preserve. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhielt" and the past participle is "erhalten".
Definitions
1.to get or be given something(receiving)
a.to be given something by someone
Ich habe gestern einen Brief von dir erhalten.—I received a letter from you yesterday.
2.to maintain or keep something in a certain state(preserving)
a.to preserve, keep intact
Das alte Gebäude wurde gut erhalten.—The old building has been well preserved.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erhalte |
| Present (du) | erhältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erhält |
| Preterite (ich) | erhielt |
| Participle II | erhalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erhielte |
| Imperative (singular) | erhalt |
| Imperative (plural) | erhaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erhalten" mean in English?
- "erhalten" means to receive, to get, or to preserve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erhalten"?
- "erhalten" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erhalten" is "erhalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erhalten" becomes "erhielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erhalten"?
- "erhalten" is a verb in German.
