Der Erwerb
Example: Der Erwerb neuer Kunden ist für das Unternehmen wichtig.
Definition
"Der Erwerb" refers to the act or process of acquiring or obtaining something, often used in a business context such as gaining new customers or assets. It implies the successful reception or purchase essential for growth or expansion within a company.
Etymology
The word "der Erwerb" comes from the German verb "erwerben," meaning to acquire or earn. It combines the prefix "er-" indicating completion or achievement, with "werben," originally meaning to strive or seek. Did you know that the term has strong ties to commerce and trade dating back to Middle High German?
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"Der Erwerb" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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