erringen
win · achieve
Etwas durch viel Mühe oder Kampf erreichen oder gewinnen.
Definition & meaning
The verb erringen means to achieve, gain, or obtain something through significant effort, struggle, or perseverance. It is typically used in the context of success, victory, or difficult goals.
- To win or achieve something through exertion: This is the primary usage, often related to victory in a competition, a high status, or a long-sought result.
- Example: Einen Sieg erringen (To win a victory).
- Example: Die Freiheit erringen (To gain freedom).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Type: Strong verb (irregular).
- Principal parts: erringen (infinitive) – errang (past) – errungen (past participle).
- Auxiliary verb: haben.
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix er- and the root ringen.
- er-: A prefix often indicating the successful completion of an action or the attainment of a result.
- ringen: Means to wrestle, struggle, or strive. Together, erringen describes the process of "wrestling" or "striving" until a specific outcome is attained.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- erreichen (to reach/attain)
- gewinnen (to win)
- erkämpfen (to fight for/gain through struggle)
- erzielen (to achieve/score)
- erlangen (to obtain)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Sportler erringt nach hartem Kampf die Goldmedaille.verb
The athlete wins the gold medal after a hard fight.
Sie hat die Goldmedaille errungen.verb
She has won the gold medal.
Er hat im Wettkampf den Sieg errungen.verb
He achieved victory in the competition.
Die Forscher errangen endlich die notwendige Anerkennung.verb
The researchers finally achieved the necessary recognition.
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