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acquire knowledge
/əˈkwaɪər ˈnɑlɪdʒ/
Wissen erwerben
She decided to acquire knowledge through online courses.
Sie beschloss, Wissen durch Online-Kurse zu erwerben.
formell
Wissen oder Informationen durch Lernen, Erfahrung oder Studium erlangen
Students acquire knowledge by attending lectures and reading textbooks.
Studierende erwerben Wissen durch den Besuch von Vorlesungen und das Lesen von Lehrbüchern.
The company aims to acquire knowledge about market trends through research.
Das Unternehmen strebt danach, Wissen über Marktrends durch Forschung zu erwerben.
Often used in academic, professional, or self-improvement contexts. Can imply a deliberate, structured process.
Kollokationen
acquire knowledge ofKenntnisse in etwas erwerbenacquire knowledge throughWissen durch etwas erwerbenacquire in-depth knowledgeumfangreiches Wissen erwerben
Antonyme
Verwandte Ausdrücke
Profi-Tipp
Formal vs. Informal Alternatives
In casual conversation, use 'learn' (e.g., 'I learned a lot today'). Reserve 'acquire knowledge' for contexts like education, research, or professional growth.
Goldene Regel
Context Matters
Use 'acquire knowledge' when emphasizing the process of gaining understanding, not just the result. For example, 'She acquired knowledge of German' implies active learning, whereas 'She knows German' states a fact.
Wortursprung
From Latin 'acquirere' (to seek in addition), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'quaerere' (to seek). The phrase 'acquire knowledge' emerged in English in the 17th century, emphasizing the active process of gaining understanding.
Verwendungshinweise
Prefer 'acquire knowledge' in formal or written contexts (e.g., academic papers, professional development). In everyday speech, 'learn' or 'gain knowledge' is more common. The phrase often implies a structured or systematic approach to learning.
Wortzerlegung
acquire
erwerben (to obtain or gain)
verbknowledge
Wissen (understanding or information)
nounEnglisch-Deutsch Wörterbuch