Erreichen
Example: Wir müssen pünktlich ankommen, um den Zug zu erreichen.
Definition
"Erreichen" means to successfully arrive at or get to a particular place, goal, or point in time. It often implies making an effort to come into contact with or attain something, such as catching a train or achieving an objective.
Etymology
The word "erreichen" comes from the German prefix 'er-' which often implies completion or achievement, combined with 'reichen,' meaning to reach or extend. Did you know? The prefix 'er-' adds a sense of successfully hitting a target or goal, reflecting the word's meaning of obtaining or arriving at something.
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"Erreichen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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