der Erwerb
Translation
acquisition, purchase, procurement, earning
Examples
Der Erwerb der Immobilie ist abgeschlossen.
The acquisition of the property is complete.
Der Spracherwerb braucht Zeit.
Language acquisition takes time.
Grammar Patterns
the acquisition of ((sth.)) der Erwerb von et3/et2 | Language acquisition takes time. Der Spracherwerb braucht Zeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anschaffung, Kauf, Akquisition; Antonyms: Verlust, Verkauf
Etymology
From the verb erwerben (to acquire). It combines the prefix er- (indicating achievement) with werben (originally 'to strive for', now 'to advertise').
Memory Tips
Connect Erwerb to the effort of 'acquiring' something. The root 'werben' implies striving, so an Erwerb is a successfully achieved acquisition.