Translation of German word "erhalten" to English
erhalten
/ɛʁˈhaːʁtn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo be given, sent, or paid something.
How to use
The strong verb erhalten ('to receive / obtain / preserve / maintain') has the non-separable prefix er- and conjugates like halten: erhält, erhielt, hat erhalten. It is a more formal synonym of bekommen (to get/receive).
🇬🇧 English
to receive
Example
Ich erhalte ein Geschenk von meiner Oma.
I am receiving a gift from my grandmother.
Zu seinem Geburtstag erhielt er viele Geschenke.
He received many gifts for his birthday.
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Common phrases
- eine Antwort erhalten— to receive an answer
- einen Brief erhalten— to receive a letter
- in gutem Zustand erhalten— to keep / maintain in good condition
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe erhalten
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #239 in German
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The German word "erhalten" is defined as: "To be given, sent, or paid something."
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The German word "erhalten" means "to receive" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Geschenk wird dir von deinem Opa erhalten." (which translates as "I am receiving a gift from my grandmother.").
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