Erringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "achieve", "gain" or "win".

Essential properties of "erringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erringen
  • Simple past: errang
  • Participle: errungen

See full conjugation of erringen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To achieve something difficult with effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den ersten Platz im Wettbewerb errungen.He won first place in the competition.
  2. Nach jahrelanger Arbeit konnte sie endlich den Doktortitel erringen.After years of work, she was finally able to obtain her doctorate.
  3. Die Mannschaft hat den Sieg im letzten Spiel errungen.The team won the victory in the last game.

2.) "To win a competition or battle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Armee konnte den strategischen Punkt erringen.The army was able to conquer the strategic point.
  2. Er hat den Titel des Schachmeisters errungen.He won the title of chess master.
  3. Sie haben die Kontrolle über das Gebiet errungen.They gained control over the territory.
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