erlangen/ɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/to obtain; to gain; to achieve
erlangen is a German verb that means to obtain, to gain, or to achieve. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erlangte" and the past participle is "erlangt".
Definitions
1.to gain or come into possession of something (often immaterial), usually as a result of effort or process(formal, general)
a.to obtain or achieve something non-physical, like knowledge, rights, or a title
Nach jahrelangem Studium konnte sie endlich ihren Doktortitel erlangen.—After years of study, she was finally able to achieve her doctorate degree.
b.to obtain or come into possession of something more concrete, but still often used formally or in written contexts
Der Dieb versuchte, Zugriff auf das Konto zu erlangen.—The thief tried to gain access to the account.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erlangen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erlange |
| Present (du) | erlangst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erlangt |
| Preterite (ich) | erlangte |
| Participle II | erlangt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erlangte |
| Imperative (singular) | erlange |
| Imperative (plural) | erlangt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erlangen" mean in English?
- "erlangen" means to obtain, to gain, or to achieve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erlangen"?
- "erlangen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erlangen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erlangen" is "erlangt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erlangen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erlangen" becomes "erlangte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erlangen"?
- "erlangen" is a verb in German.
