Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To build a structure upward or put it in place permanently.
Natural examples
Die Stadt errichtet einen neuen Radweg am Fluss.
The city is building a new bike path by the river.
Vor dem Museum errichteten sie ein Denkmal.
They erected a monument in front of the museum.
Die Stiftung errichtete ein Wohnheim für Studierende.
The foundation built a residence for students.
Usage note
Errichten is regular and inseparable, taking an accusative object such as a building or monument; it uses haben.
Mini-lesson: errichten
To build a structure upward or put it in place permanently. Errichten is regular and inseparable, taking an accusative object such as a building or monument; it uses haben.
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