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attain in German

attain in German is erlangen, erreichen — attain means to succeed in reaching or achieving something through effort.

attain in German

erlangen
verb
(transitive) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).
erreichen
verb
(transitive) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).

What does "attain" mean?

  1. verb To succeed in reaching or achieving something through effort.
    "She worked for years to attain her law degree."
  2. noun Something reached or achieved; an accomplishment. (Rare use; usually replaced by "attainment.")
    "His attain in the field earned him wide respect."
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attain in a sentence

  • She worked for years to attain her law degree.
  • Few athletes ever attain that level of consistency.
  • His attain in the field earned him wide respect.

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What is "attain" in German?

"attain" in German is erlangen, erreichen. attain means: To succeed in reaching or achieving something through effort.

How do you use "attain" in a sentence?

Example: "She worked for years to attain her law degree." In German, "attain" is erlangen, erreichen.

Are there other ways to say "attain" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "attain": erlangen, erreichen.

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