erhalten
Translation
to receive, to get, to maintain, to preserve
Examples
Ich habe gestern einen Brief erhalten.
I received a letter yesterday.
Wir müssen die alte Kirche erhalten.
We must preserve the old church.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to receive (sth.) She received the package. Sie hat das Paket erhalten.
((sth.)) to preserve, maintain (sth.) We must preserve nature. Wir müssen die Natur erhalten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: receive, maintain
Etymology
er- (outcome prefix) + halten (to hold). Means obtaining something to hold or keeping it held.
Memory Tips
Combines 'getting' and 'holding'. You receive a package, or maintain a building.