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achievement
A significant, positive result that has been reached through effort, work, or development and often represents a lasting improvement. This can refer to social, technical, or personal progress.
Die Einführung des Internets ist eine der größten technologischen Errungenschaften des 20. Jahrhunderts.
The introduction of the internet is one of the greatest technological achievements of the 20th century.
The word derives from the verb 'erringen' (to win / to achieve), which means to achieve something through great effort. The root 'ringen' (to wrestle / to struggle) emphasizes that an 'Errungenschaft' (achievement) is the result of a struggle or special effort.
Den Weltmeistertitel zu erringen war das Ziel seiner Karriere.
Winning the world championship title was the goal of his career.
'Errungenschaft' (achievement) is a formal word used mainly in written language or speeches. It describes significant, often historical or social progress, not small everyday successes.
Die allgemeine Schulpflicht war eine wichtige soziale Errungenschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts.
Compulsory education for all was an important social achievement of the 19th century.
This noun is often combined with adjectives that emphasize its meaning. Common combinations are 'eine große/wichtige Errungenschaft' (a great/important achievement) as well as 'technische', 'wissenschaftliche', or 'soziale Errungenschaft' (technical, scientific, or social achievement).
Die Entwicklung von Impfstoffen ist eine der größten wissenschaftlichen Errungenschaften der Neuzeit.
The development of vaccines is one of the greatest scientific achievements of the modern era.
success
Erfolg refers to any positive result of an effort and can also be only temporary. An Errungenschaft is usually a significant result produced by sustained effort or development and permanently improves something. Erfolg fits a favorable outcome; Errungenschaft is more appropriate for lasting progress.
Die dauerhaft niedrigeren Kosten sind eine bedeutende Errungenschaft des Projekts.
The permanently lower costs are a significant achievement for the project.
Die vorübergehende Senkung der Kosten war ein kurzfristiger Erfolg des Projekts.
The temporary reduction in costs was a short-term success for the project.
