der Erhalt
Translation
receipt, reception, preservation, conservation
Examples
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Erhalt der E-Mail.
Please confirm the receipt of the email.
Der Erhalt alter Gebäude ist sehr wichtig.
The preservation of old buildings is very important.
Grammar Patterns
Erhalt ((et2)) receipt/preservation of sth. The receipt of the package was confirmed.
nach Erhalt ((et2)) upon receipt of sth. Please pay upon receipt of the invoice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Empfang (receipt), die Bewahrung (preservation); Antonyms: der Verlust (loss), die Zerstörung (destruction)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'erhalten' (to receive, to preserve). The prefix 'er-' often indicates successful completion, and 'halten' means 'to hold'.
Memory Tips
Remember that the verb 'erhalten' means both 'to receive' and 'to preserve'. This helps understand the two main meanings of 'der Erhalt'.