erarbeiten
Translation
to work out, to draw up, to acquire through work, to elaborate
Examples
Die Gruppe erarbeitet einen Plan.
The group is working out a plan.
Er hat sich seinen Erfolg hart erarbeitet.
He earned his success through hard work.
Wir müssen uns das Wissen selbst erarbeiten.
We have to acquire the knowledge ourselves.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to work out sth., to draw up sth. The group is working out a plan.
((sich3)) ((et4)) to earn sth. for oneself. He earned his success through hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausarbeiten, entwickeln, erwerben
Etymology
From the prefix `er-` (indicating achievement through an action) + `arbeiten` (to work). It means 'to achieve by working'.
Memory Tips
The `er-` prefix often signifies that you've successfully completed the action. You `arbeiten` (work) until you `erarbeiten` (achieve/create) something.