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etwas erreichen

/ˈɛtvas ʁaɪ̯çən/
phrase★Intermediate— to achieve something
general

To accomplish or attain a goal, objective, or desired outcome.

Mit harter Arbeit kann man viel erreichen.

With hard work, you can achieve a lot.

Er hat es nicht geschafft, seine Ziele zu erreichen.

He failed to achieve his goals.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the attainment of goals, whether personal, professional, or academic.

Collocations

ein Ziel erreichento reach a goalErfolg erreichento achieve successFortschritt erreichento make progress

Synonyms

etwas schaffenetwas vollbringenetwas verwirklichen

Antonyms

etwas verfehlenetwas scheitern

Related Phrases

etwas schaffenphrase
to accomplish something
etwas verwirklichenphrase
to realize something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'etwas erreichen' when referring to goals, dreams, or objectives that have been attained through effort or determination.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While 'erreichen' can mean 'to reach' in a physical sense, in this phrase, it is used figuratively to mean 'to achieve'.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'etwas erreichen' is composed of 'etwas' (something) and 'erreichen' (to reach or attain), reflecting the literal and figurative sense of attaining a goal.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from personal achievements to professional milestones. It is often paired with nouns like 'Ziel' (goal), 'Traum' (dream), or 'Erfolg' (success).

Word Breakdown

etwas
something
noun
+
erreichen
to reach or attain
verb
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