erzielen
achieve
Etwas erreichen oder bekommen, zum Beispiel ein Ergebnis oder einen Gewinn.
The German word erzielen is a verb meaning "to achieve" or "to attain". It is formed from the prefix er- (which often indicates a successful completion of an action) and the root verb zielen, which means "to aim". Together, it conveys the sense of "aiming for and successfully reaching" a goal or result.
Similar words:
- erreichen (to reach, to achieve)
- gewinnen (to win, to gain)
- erlangen (to obtain, to acquire)
Differences:
- erzielen typically emphasizes achieving a result or outcome, often used with goals, scores, or profits.
- erreichen is more general and means reaching a physical place or a figurative objective.
- gewinnen focuses on winning or gaining something, often in competition.
- erlangen emphasizes the acquisition of something through effort.
Example:
Erzielte einen hohen Gewinn — "Achieved a high profit."
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Examples
Wir erzielen einen bedeutenden Fortschritt.verb
We are achieving significant progress.
Sie erzielen gute Ergebnisse.verb
They achieve good results.
Er erzielt gute Ergebnisse im Sport.verb
He achieves good results in sports.
Er erzielt gute Ergebnisse im Wettbewerb.verb
He achieves good results in the competition.
Die Mannschaft kann einen Sieg erzielen.verb
The team can achieve a victory.
Der Junge hat gestern einen großen Erfolg erzielt.verb
The boy achieved a great success yesterday.
Können wir mit dieser neuen Methode bessere Ergebnisse erzielen?verb
Can we achieve better results with this new method?
Konnte das Team am Wochenende einen Sieg erzielen?verb
Could the team achieve a victory at the weekend?
Er hat mit seiner Idee viel Erfolg erzielt.verb
He has achieved a lot of success with his idea.
Der Verein möchte bald einen größeren Gewinn erzielen.verb
The club wants to achieve a larger profit soon.
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