Erhalten
Example: Wir haben die wichtigen Dokumente gestern erhalten.
Definition
"Erhalten" means to receive or obtain something, often after a request or an expected delivery. For example, you can say, 'We received the important documents yesterday,' indicating the acquisition or acceptance of items or information.
Etymology
The German verb "erhalten" originates from the Old High German word 'erhaltan,' which combines 'er-' (a prefix implying completion or attainment) and 'halten' (meaning to hold). Did you know? The word literally suggests 'to hold or keep,' reflecting the idea of receiving and keeping something.
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"Erhalten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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