Errungenschaft

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From errungen (gained, achieved) +‎ -schaft.

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  • IPA(key): [ɛɐ̯ˈʀʊŋənʃaft]
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Errungenschaft f (genitive Errungenschaft, plural Errungenschaften)

  1. accomplishment, achievement, attainment (usually by a community, group of people, historical era, movement etc.)
    Synonyms: Errungenes, Erstrittenes, Erkämpftes, Verdienst
  2. (colloquial) acquisition

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