erwirbst

Erwirbst is the second-person singular present indicative form of the German verb erwerben. The base verb erwerben means to acquire or obtain something, often through effort, study, or purchase. As a general sense, erwerben covers obtaining rights, property, knowledge, skills, licenses, titles, or other benefits. The form erwirbst is used when addressing someone informally with du.

Usage and meaning

Erwerben implies an active process of gaining something rather than simply receiving it. It is commonly used for tangible items (eine Lizenz erwerben, ein Auto erwerben) as well as intangible outcomes (Kenntnisse erwerben, Vertrauen erwerben). The phrase sich etwas erwerben is also common, meaning to acquire something for oneself through one's actions or circumstances.

Morphology and related forms

Erwirbst is one of the present-tense forms of erwerben. Other personal forms include: ich erwerbe, er erwirbt, wir erwerben, ihr erwerbt, Sie erwerben. The past participle is erworben, used with haben to form perfect tenses (er hat erworben). The verb can appear in various tenses to describe ongoing, completed, or future acquisition.

Examples

- Du erwirbst heute eine Lizenz. (You are acquiring a license today.)

- Sie erwirbt neue Fähigkeiten durch das Training. (She is acquiring new skills through training.)

- Man erwirbt Eigentum durch Kauf oder Durchsetzung gesetzlicher Ansprüche. (One acquires property by purchase or by asserting legal claims.)

Etymology and related terms

Erwerben originates from a prefix er- added to the verb werben, with semantic development toward attainment or completion. Related terms include erwerben (to acquire), erwerben von Kenntnissen, sich etwas erwerben, and the related noun Erwerb (acquisition).