Der Erwerb
Example: Der Erwerb von neuen Fähigkeiten ist im Beruf wichtig.
Definition
"Der Erwerb" refers to the acquisition or obtaining of something, such as skills, knowledge, or goods. It emphasizes the process of gaining or procuring something valuable or necessary, as in the phrase 'Der Erwerb von neuen Fähigkeiten ist im Beruf wichtig,' meaning acquiring new skills is important in a profession.
Etymology
The word "der Erwerb" comes from the German verb "erwerben," which means to acquire or obtain. It is formed by the prefix "er-" combined with "werben," meaning to strive or recruit. Did you know? "Erwerben" originally carried a sense of actively striving to gain something, highlighting effort in acquisition.
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"Der Erwerb" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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