erwerben
Erwerben is a German verb meaning to obtain, acquire, or gain. It is used for obtaining both tangible goods through purchase and intangible things such as skills, licenses, or a reputation. The nuance often implies effort or a process of obtaining rather than a simple transfer of ownership.
Grammatical notes: Erwerben is a non-separable prefix verb. In the present tense the forms are: ich erwerbe,
Usage and meaning: The verb covers both buying something and obtaining non-material gains. Common collocations include
Examples: Er hat sich durch harte Arbeit einen guten Ruf erworben. Sie möchte eine Lizenz erwerben. Unternehmen
Etymology: The word combines the prefix er- with werben, historically meaning to win or gain; it dates