der Erhalt
receipt
The process of receiving or getting something, for example a message, a shipment, or a payment.
EXAMPLE
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Erhalt dieser E-Mail schriftlich.
Please confirm receipt of this email in writing.
der Erhalt
receipt / preservation
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Meanings
der Erhalt
preservation
The preservation or maintenance of a condition, a building, or a value in order to protect it from decay or destruction.
EXAMPLE
Der Erhalt der historischen Altstadt ist eine wichtige Aufgabe für die Stadt.
The preservation of the historic old town is an important task for the city.
Usage tips
From verb to noun
'Der Erhalt' (receipt / preservation) is the noun form of the verb 'erhalten' (to receive / to preserve). The noun takes on the two main meanings of the verb: to get something (receive) and to preserve something (maintain).
EXAMPLE
Nachdem wir die Zusage erhalten hatten, feierten wir den Erhalt des Stipendiums.
After we had received the acceptance, we celebrated the receipt of the scholarship.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about mail, packages, or messages, 'Empfang' (receipt) is meant. If it is about monuments, nature, or jobs, 'Bewahrung' (preservation) is meant.
EXAMPLE
Der Erhalt des Pakets muss mit einer Unterschrift bestätigt werden.
Receipt of the package must be confirmed with a signature.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'Empfang' (receipt), 'Erhalt' is often used in formal or business correspondence. Typical phrases are 'den Erhalt bestätigen' (to confirm receipt) and 'nach Erhalt der Ware' (after receipt of the goods).
EXAMPLE
Wir versenden die Bestellung sofort nach Erhalt Ihrer Zahlung.
We ship the order immediately after receipt of your payment.
Typical collocations
In the sense of 'Bewahrung' (preservation), 'Erhalt' is often combined with abstract or cultural values. Common combinations are 'der Erhalt von Arbeitsplätzen' (the preservation of jobs), 'der Erhalt des Friedens' (the preservation of peace), or 'der Erhalt des kulturellen Erbes' (the preservation of cultural heritage).
EXAMPLE
Die Organisation setzt sich für den Erhalt seltener Tierarten ein.
The organization works for the preservation of rare animal species.
Compare with
Erhalt vs Eingang
entrance / receipt
For documents, Eingang and Erhalt refer to two sides of the same process. Eingang emphasizes the document's arrival at an office, while Erhalt emphasizes the recipient's receiving it. Eingang is therefore appropriate for a recorded time of arrival, while Erhalt is used for confirmation by the recipient.
Erhalt
Die Behörde bestätigte am Montag den Erhalt des Antrags.
The authority confirmed receipt of the application on Monday.
Eingang
Der Eingang des Antrags wurde am Montag von der Behörde registriert.
The authority registered receipt of the application on Monday.
In real life
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