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 acquire or obtain something, usually through effort or purchase(ownership, acquisition)
a.to purchase or buy (formal language)
Er hat ein neues Auto erworben.—He has purchased a new car.
b.to obtain or gain a skill, qualification, or right
Sie hat gute Sprachkenntnisse erworben.—She acquired good language skills.
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.
