Nach fast sechsstündigem Aufstieg erreichte sie endlich den Gipfel des Berges.
English: She finally reached the top of the mountain after climbing for nearly six hours.
erreichen /ɛɾrˈaɪçən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "reach".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- reach
- Translation
- erreichen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | erreichen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + erreichen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft erreichen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Er kommt jeden Werktagmorgen genau um halb acht im Büro an.
English: He reaches his office at exactly seven-thirty every weekday morning.
Wenn du die Frist einhältst, bekommst du für deine harte Arbeit einen kleinen Bonus.
English: If you reach the deadline, you will receive a small bonus for your hard work.
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