VERB
erwirtschaften/ɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁtʃaftn̩/to generate; to earn (profits); to achieve financially
erwirtschaften is a German verb that means to generate, to earn (profits), or to achieve financially. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁtʃaftn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwirtschaftete" and the past participle is "erwirtschaftet".
Definitions
1.to achieve or generate (profits, revenue, gains) by economic activity(economics, finance)
a.to earn or generate (usually profits or revenues) through business activity
Die Firma hat in diesem Jahr einen hohen Gewinn erwirtschaftet.—The company generated a high profit this year.
b.to achieve a certain sum by one's own effort, especially economically
Mit harter Arbeit hat er genug Geld für ein neues Auto erwirtschaftet.—With hard work, he earned enough money for a new car.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwirtschaften |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwirtschafte |
| Present (du) | erwirtschaftest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwirtschaftet |
| Preterite (ich) | erwirtschaftete |
| Participle II | erwirtschaftet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwirtschaftete |
| Imperative (singular) | erwirtschaft |
| Imperative (plural) | erwirtschaftet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwirtschaften" mean in English?
- "erwirtschaften" means to generate, to earn (profits), or to achieve financially. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwirtschaften"?
- "erwirtschaften" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁtʃaftn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwirtschaften"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwirtschaften" is "erwirtschaftet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwirtschaften"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwirtschaften" becomes "erwirtschaftete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwirtschaften"?
- "erwirtschaften" is a verb in German.
