zurück|erhalten
Translation
to get back, to receive back, to recover
Examples
Ich habe meine Kaution zurückerhalten.
I have received my deposit back.
Wann erhalte ich eine Antwort zurück?
When will I receive a reply?
Grammar Patterns
to get ((sth.)) back I got my security deposit back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückbekommen (more common), wiederbekommen; Antonyms: verlieren (to lose)
Etymology
Composed of 'zurück' (back) and 'erhalten' (to receive). Literally 'to receive back'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'erhalten' (to receive) and just add 'zurück' (back) to it. You are receiving something back, like a security deposit.