erwerben /ɛɾvˈɛɾbən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "acquire".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt

Source term
acquire
Translation
erwerben
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form erwerben
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + erwerben
Examples
Wir müssen oft erwerben.
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Topic context

This word appears in the German Leistung und Fortschritt.

Example Sentences

Sie versucht, die Fähigkeit zu erwerben, die durch Übung wichtig ist.

English: She has been trying to acquire the skill that is important through practice.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Er hat im Start-up wertvolle Fähigkeiten erworben.

English: He acquired valuable skills while working at the start-up.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Das Museum hat kürzlich ein seltenes Gemälde aus Italien erworben.

English: The museum recently acquired a rare painting from Italy.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Kinder lernen Sprachen meist viel schneller als Erwachsene.

English: Children acquire languages much faster than adults usually do.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

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