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“obtaining” in German

German

AlsoBeschaffung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁp/

Example

Für den Erwerb des Führerscheins braucht man eine Prüfung.

An exam is required to obtain a driver's license.

Illustration for Erwerb (obtaining)

How to say “obtaining” in German

“Obtaining” in German is Erwerb.

A deliberate process that brings a possession, legal right, or learned skill into someone's hands.

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

Example sentences with Erwerb

Der Erwerb von Informationen aus zuverlässigen Quellen hilft bei fundierten Entscheidungen.

Obtaining information from reliable sources helps in making well-founded decisions.

Tips for using Erwerb

  • Erwerb is more formal than the everyday noun Kauf and commonly appears in legal phrases such as Erwerb des Eigentums.

Other German words for “obtaining”

Wir kümmern uns um die Beschaffung von Informationen.

We take care of obtaining information.

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