der Erwerb

C1

acquisition

English meaning
acquisition
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Erwerbe

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Erwerb in a sentence

Der Erwerb von Wissen erfordert Mühe.

The acquisition of knowledge requires effort.

Declension of der Erwerb

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Erwerbdie Erwerbe
Accusativeden Erwerbdie Erwerbe
Dativedem Erwerbden Erwerben
Genitivedes Erwerbsder Erwerbe

Word family

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Where Erwerb comes from

Ableitung zum Stamm von erwerben durch Konversion

Words that go with Erwerb

Questions about Erwerb

Is it der, die or das Erwerb?

It is der Erwerb — Erwerb is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Erwerbe.

What is the plural of Erwerb?

The plural of der Erwerb is die Erwerbe.

What is the genitive of Erwerb?

The genitive singular is des Erwerbs. The dative plural is den Erwerben.

What does Erwerb mean in English?

der Erwerb means "acquisition". For example: "Der Erwerb von Wissen erfordert Mühe." — "The acquisition of knowledge requires effort."

What level is Erwerb in German?

Erwerb is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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