erhalten
receive
Meaning of erhalten
etwas bekommen, das jemand schickt oder gibt
get something that someone sends or gives
Pronunciation
erhalten with English translation
erhalten usage examples
Ich erhalte heute einen Brief.
I'm receiving a letter today.
Hast du meine Nachricht erhalten?
Did you receive my message?
erhalten synonyms
What's the difference between erhalten, bekommen, empfangen, entgegennehmen, annehmen, and holen
The most general and neutral verb for “to get/receive something.” Very common in everyday speech and closest to English receive.
Often used in a more formal or ceremonial sense: to receive guests, news, signals, or messages.
Means to accept or take something handed over, often in formal contexts like calls, letters, awards, documents, or complaints.
Can mean “to accept” in the sense of taking something from someone, but also “to assume.” When used for receiving something, it often carries the idea of accepting an offer.
Advanced: broader words
Does not mean “receive” directly; it means to go and get something or bring it. The key difference is that the person actively fetches it.
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erhalten belongs to the topic "Business Email →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does erhalten mean?
get something that someone sends or gives
How do you pronounce erhalten?
erhalten is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩].
How is erhalten used in a sentence?
I'm receiving a letter today. Translation: Ich erhalte heute einen Brief.
Is erhalten part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, erhalten (receive) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is erhalten part of Work English vocabulary?
Yes, erhalten (receive) can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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