How is the word erwerben translated from German to English

English translation
acquire
verb

Etwas im Laufe der Zeit bekommen oder erlangen.

To get or gain something over time.

Examples with “erwerben”

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  • Sie erwarb neue Fähigkeiten bei der Arbeit. — She acquired new skills at work.

  • Man erwirbt gute Gewohnheiten langsam, eine nach der anderen. — You acquire good habits slowly, one at a time.

  • Wie hat die Galerie dieses Gemälde erworben? — How did the gallery acquire this painting?

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