NOUN
Erwerb/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁp/acquisition; purchase; gaining
Erwerb is a German noun that means acquisition, purchase, or gaining. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Erwerbe".
Definitions
1.the act of acquiring or purchasing something, especially property or knowledge(business/economics)
a.purchase of an object or property
Der Erwerb eines Hauses ist eine große Investition.—The purchase of a house is a major investment.
b.acquisition of knowledge, ability, or qualification
Der Erwerb neuer Sprachkenntnisse ist für viele Berufe wichtig.—The acquisition of new language skills is important for many professions.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Erwerb | die Erwerbe |
| Genitive | des Erwerbes | der Erwerbe |
| Dative | dem Erwerb | den Erwerben |
| Accusative | den Erwerb | die Erwerbe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erwerb" mean in English?
- "Erwerb" means acquisition, purchase, or gaining. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erwerb"?
- "Erwerb" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erwerb" der, die, or das?
- "Erwerb" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Erwerb"?
- The plural of "Erwerb" is "Erwerbe".
- What part of speech is "Erwerb"?
- "Erwerb" is a noun in German.
