Noun
der Erwerb
Pronunciation: /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁp/
acquisition
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plural Erwerbe
Meanings
Noun
- acquisition
- earnings
Example sentence
Der Erwerb eines Führerscheins ist teuer.
Getting a driving licence is expensive.
Word forms
singular
der Erwerb
plural
die Erwerbe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Erwerb
Accusativeden Erwerb
Dativedem Erwerb
Genitivedes Erwerbs
Plural
Nominativedie Erwerbe
Accusativedie Erwerbe
Dativeden Erwerben
Genitiveder Erwerbe
Usage
- der Erwerb eines Hauses — The acquisition or purchase of a house.
- der Erwerb von Kenntnissen — Can also mean gaining knowledge or skills.
Vor dem Erwerb des Grundstücks prüften sie die Unterlagen.
Before acquiring the plot, they checked the documents.