erzielen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːlən/to achieve; to obtain; to reach
erzielen is a German verb that means to achieve, to obtain, or to reach. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzielte" and the past participle is "erzielt".
Definitions
1.to reach a desired result or goal, especially through effort(result/goal)
a.to achieve (a goal, result, or effect)
Er hat große Erfolge in seinem Beruf erzielt.—He has achieved great successes in his career.
b.to score (a goal, points, etc. in sports)
Die Mannschaft konnte in der zweiten Halbzeit kein Tor erzielen.—The team could not score a goal in the second half.
2.to obtain (a certain price, sales figure, etc.)(business/economics)
a.to obtain a price, sum, or turnover
Das Unternehmen hat im letzten Jahr einen Rekordumsatz erzielt.—The company achieved record sales last year.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erzielen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erziele |
| Present (du) | erzielst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erzielt |
| Preterite (ich) | erzielte |
| Participle II | erzielt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erzielte |
| Imperative (singular) | erziele |
| Imperative (plural) | erzielt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erzielen" mean in English?
- "erzielen" means to achieve, to obtain, or to reach. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erzielen"?
- "erzielen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erzielen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erzielen" is "erzielt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erzielen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erzielen" becomes "erzielte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erzielen"?
- "erzielen" is a verb in German.
