No. 218 in German
erhalten
To receive, obtain, or preserve.
In a sentence
Ich habe gestern einen Brief erhalten.
I received a letter yesterday.
In this sentence, 'erhalten' is used in the sense of 'to receive', referring to obtaining the letter.
Dieses Gemälde ist gut erhalten geblieben.
This painting has remained well-preserved.
Here, 'erhalten' indicates the state of being preserved or maintained in good condition.
Durch mein Engagement habe ich Anerkennung erhalten.
Through my dedication, I received recognition.
In this context, 'erhalten' implies gaining or receiving something abstract, such as recognition or approval.
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