German word

etabliert

Pronunciation

IPA/etabˈliːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveestablished

Example

Die Methode ist etabliert.

The method is well established.

Illustration for etabliert (established)

More examples

In der Praxis hat sich das Verfahren als etabliert erwiesen.

In practice, the procedure has proved to be established.

Core concept

A recognized practice that has become a durable part of its field.

Common phrases

  • als etabliert gelten

    be considered established

  • politisch etabliert

    politically established

  • gesellschaftlich etabliert

    socially established

Similar words

bewährt: Proven effective and reliable through practical use.
angesehen: Highly regarded and trusted by the surrounding community.

Definition in German

etabliert bezeichnet etwas, das sich durch Anwendung oder Anerkennung dauerhaft durchgesetzt hat.

Word origin

German etablieren comes through French établir from Latin stabilire, and etabliert retains the sense of something made firm or securely established.

Usage tips

  • Etabliert usually implies lasting recognition, whereas eingerichtet can refer simply to something that has been set up.

Other meanings

  • recognizedadjective
  • acceptedadjective

Opposites

  • umstrittencontroversialadjective
  • unbewährtunprovenadjective

Related words

  • etablierenestablishverb
  • Etablierungestablishmentnoun

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