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

Infinitiveerhalten
Present (ich)erhalte
Present (du)erhältst
Present (er/sie/es)erhält
Preterite (ich)erhielt
Participle IIerhalten
Konjunktiv II (ich)erhielte
Imperative (singular)erhalt
Imperative (plural)erhaltet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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