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 be given or come into possession of something(general)
a.to receive something (formal, often written)
Wir erhielten gestern Ihre Einladung.—We received your invitation yesterday.
b.to obtain or be granted (official, formal)
Sie erhielt den ersten Preis.—She received the first prize.
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.
