VERB
erhalten/ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩/to receive; to get; to obtain
erhalten is a German verb that means to receive, to get, or to obtain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhielt" and the past participle is "erhalten".
Definitions
1.to receive something given or sent(general)
a.to be given or sent something
Ich erhielt gestern einen Brief von meiner Schwester.—I received a letter from my sister yesterday.
2.to preserve or maintain something in a certain state(preserve/state)
a.to maintain
Die Firma konnte ihren guten Ruf erhalten.—The company was able to maintain its good reputation.
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 obtain. 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.
