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etwas erreichen
/ˈɛtvas ʁaɪ̯çən/
to achieve something
Sie hat es geschafft, ihren Traum zu erreichen.
She managed to achieve her dream.
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
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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
nounerreichen
to reach or attain
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