GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES

MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

erwerben

acquire; purchase

IN CONTEXT

Die Genossenschaft erwarb das Grundstück, um dort günstige Wohnungen zu bauen.

The cooperative acquired the land to build affordable flats there.

acquire knowledge or skills

IN CONTEXT

Im Ehrenamt hat sie Fähigkeiten erworben, die ihr heute im Beruf helfen.

Through volunteering, she acquired skills that now help her at work.

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