VERB
erwerben/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/to acquire; to purchase; to gain
erwerben is a German verb that means to acquire, to purchase, or to gain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwarb" and the past participle is "erworben".
Definitions
1.to get or acquire something through effort, payment, or purchase(general/action)
a.to gain or obtain something (such as knowledge, rights, or property)
Er hat sich fundierte Kenntnisse durch jahrelange Arbeit erworben.—He acquired in-depth knowledge through years of work.
b.to buy or purchase (formal register)
Das Gemälde wurde von einem Sammler erworben.—The painting was acquired by a collector.
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 gain. 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.
