erzielen
Translation
to achieve, to score, to obtain, to attain
Examples
Die Firma erzielte einen hohen Gewinn.
The company achieved a high profit.
Er erzielte das entscheidende Tor.
He scored the decisive goal.
Wir müssen eine Einigung erzielen.
We have to reach an agreement.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to achieve/score sth. The team erzielt a goal.
Similar Words
erreichen (to reach), gewinnen (to win), erlangen (to obtain)
Etymology
Composed of 'er-' (a prefix denoting completion or attainment) and 'zielen' (to aim). Thus, 'to attain by aiming'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'aim' ('zielen') for a goal and the 'er-' prefix confirms you successfully achieved it.