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acquisition in German

acquisition in German is Erwerb, Aneignung, Anschaffung — acquisition means the act of getting or gaining something, especially when a company buys another business.

acquisition in German

Erwerb
noun
The act or process of acquiring.
Aneignung
noun
The act or process of acquiring.
Erwerb
noun
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.
Anschaffung
noun
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.

What does "acquisition" mean?

  1. noun The act of getting or gaining something, especially when a company buys another business.
    "Her acquisition of fluency in French took several years of daily study."
  2. noun Something that has been obtained or gained.
    "The library's newest acquisition is a rare map of the old harbour."
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acquisition in a sentence

  • Her acquisition of fluency in French took several years of daily study.
  • The firm's acquisition of its rival created one of the largest bakeries in the country.
  • The library's newest acquisition is a rare map of the old harbour.
  • He showed us his latest acquisition, a battered but beautiful leather trunk.

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What is "acquisition" in German?
"acquisition" in German is Erwerb, Aneignung, Anschaffung. acquisition means: The act of getting or gaining something, especially when a company buys another business.
How do you use "acquisition" in a sentence?
Example: "Her acquisition of fluency in French took several years of daily study." In German, "acquisition" is Erwerb, Aneignung, Anschaffung.
Are there other ways to say "acquisition" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "acquisition": Erwerb, Aneignung, Anschaffung.
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