VERB
erwerben/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/to acquire; to purchase; to obtain
erwerben is a German verb that means to acquire, to purchase, or to obtain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwarb" and the past participle is "erworben".
Definitions
1.to acquire, to gain possession of something, especially through effort or purchase(general)
a.to acquire or purchase something tangible
Er möchte eine Immobilie erwerben.—He wants to acquire a property.
b.to acquire skills, knowledge, or rights
Sie hat während des Studiums viele Kenntnisse erworben.—She acquired a lot of knowledge during her studies.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwerben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwerbe |
| Present (du) | erwirbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwirbt |
| Preterite (ich) | erwarb |
| Participle II | erworben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwürbe |
| Imperative (singular) | erwirb |
| Imperative (plural) | erwerbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwerben" mean in English?
- "erwerben" means to acquire, to purchase, or to obtain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwerben"?
- "erwerben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwerben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwerben" is "erworben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwerben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwerben" becomes "erwarb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwerben"?
- "erwerben" is a verb in German.
