verb
gelangen
elérni
Sich an einen bestimmten Ort oder in einen bestimmten Zustand bewegen oder dorthin kommen.
The German word "gelangen" is a verb meaning "to reach," "to get to," or "to arrive at." It comes from the root verb "langen," which means "to reach" or "to grasp."
Similar words:
- erreichen (to reach)
- ankommen (to arrive)
- gelangen zu (to get to/ achieve)
Differences:
- gelangen often emphasizes the process or successful arrival/reaching a destination or goal.
- erreichen focuses more on the achievement of reaching a point or objective.
- ankommen stresses actual arrival at a physical place.
"gelangen" can be slightly more formal or nuanced compared to these synonyms.
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