German word

Erhalt

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈhalt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounreceipt

Example

Wir bestätigen den Erhalt Ihrer E-Mail.

We confirm receipt of your email.

Illustration for Erhalt (receipt)

More examples

Gib mir bitte bei Erhalt kurz Bescheid.

Please let me know briefly upon receipt.

Core concept

Something arrives and is formally secured as received, or remains protected from loss or damage.

Common phrases

  • bei Erhalt kurz melden

    report briefly upon receipt

  • mir bei Erhalt schreiben

    write to me upon receipt

Similar words

Empfang: Receiving a visitor or delivery at a reception desk.
Eingang: Arrival of mail, messages, or other sent items.
Annahme: Acceptance of a delivery or application for processing.

Definition in German

Erhalt bezeichnet das Empfangen und die formelle Bestätigung, dass etwas angekommen ist.

Word origin

The noun Erhalt comes from erhalten, whose component halten means 'to hold'; the resulting noun covers both receiving and maintaining something.

Usage tips

  • Erhalt has a formal administrative register, especially in the fixed phrase den Erhalt einer E-Mail bestätigen.

Other meanings

  • preservationnoun

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