Erstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "acquire", "purchase" or "buy".

Essential properties of "erstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erstehen
Simple past: erstand
Participle: erstanden

irregulartransitive

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 "erstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To acquire or purchase something"

Definition: "To buy or acquire something, usually by payment."
Translation(s): acquire, purchase, buy
Synonym(s): kaufen, erwerben
Antonym(s): verkaufen
Related word(s): Anschaffung, Kauf

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich konnte das seltene Buch endlich erstehen.I could finally acquire the rare book.
Er hat das Gemälde für einen guten Preis erstanden.He acquired the painting for a good price.
Wir möchten ein neues Auto erstehen.We would like to acquire a new car.

2.) "To emerge or arise"

Definition: "To emerge or appear, especially in a historical or cultural context."
Translation(s): emerge, arise, appear, come into being
Synonym(s): entstehen, aufkommen
Antonym(s): verschwinden
Related word(s): Entstehung, Aufkommen

📝 Some usage examples:

Eine neue Bewegung ist in der Stadt erstanden.A new movement has emerged in the city.
Nach dem Krieg erstand eine neue Ordnung.After the war, a new order emerged.
Ein neues Bewusstsein ersteht in der Gesellschaft.A new consciousness is emerging in society.

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