Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To reach or obtain something desired through effort.
Natural examples
Sie erlangte nach der Ausbildung ihren Abschluss.
She obtained her qualification after training.
Der Verein erlangte Zugang zum Archiv.
The association gained access to the archive.
Er erlangte das Vertrauen seiner Kolleginnen.
He earned his colleagues’ trust.
Usage note
Erlangen is inseparable, takes an accusative object, and uses haben in the perfect.
Mini-lesson: erlangen
To reach or obtain something desired through effort. Erlangen is inseparable, takes an accusative object, and uses haben in the perfect.
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