English–German

“acquire” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁbn̩/

Example

Sie erwirbt viel Erfahrung im neuen Job.

She is gaining a lot of experience in her new job.

Illustration for erwerben (acquire)

How to say “acquire” in German

“Acquire” in German is erwerben.

A person brings a possession, skill, or qualification into lasting ownership through effort, study, or payment.

Full entry for erwerben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erwerben

Im Kurs kann man Grundkenntnisse erwerben.

In the course, you can acquire basic knowledge.

Tips for using erwerben

  • Erwerben is more formal than everyday bekommen and commonly describes acquiring knowledge, experience, rights, property, or qualifications.

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