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to achieve
To reach a desired result, success, or goal through effort or endeavor.
Mit der neuen Strategie konnten wir eine deutliche Umsatzsteigerung erzielen.
With the new strategy, we were able to achieve a significant increase in sales.
to score
In sports, to score a point, a goal, or a hit.
Der Stürmer konnte in der letzten Minute das entscheidende Tor erzielen.
The striker was able to score the decisive goal in the last minute.
to fetch
To get a particular price or proceeds when selling something.
Bei der Auktion wurde für das Gemälde ein Rekordpreis erzielt.
At the auction, a record price was fetched for the painting.
'Erzielen' (to achieve/score/fetch) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'er-' always stays attached to the verb and often indicates that a result is achieved through an action.
Das Unternehmen erzielte im letzten Quartal einen hohen Gewinn.
The company achieved a high profit in the last quarter.
The verb 'erzielen' (to achieve/score/fetch) always requires an accusative object. You always 'erzielt' (achieve/score/fetch) something: a success, a goal, a price.
Sie hat mit ihrer Arbeit ein beeindruckendes Ergebnis erzielt.
She achieved an impressive result with her work.
'Erzielen' (to achieve/score/fetch) is a standard-language word and is often used in formal contexts such as business, politics, or sports reporting. It sounds more formal than 'erreichen' (to reach/achieve) or 'bekommen' (to get).
Die Parteien erzielten einen Kompromiss in den Verhandlungen.
The parties achieved a compromise in the negotiations.
In the meaning 'ein Ergebnis erreichen' (to achieve a result), 'erzielen' (to achieve) is often combined with abstract nouns: 'einen Erfolg erzielen' (to achieve success), 'eine Wirkung erzielen' (to achieve an effect), 'einen Kompromiss erzielen' (to reach a compromise), or 'eine Verbesserung erzielen' (to achieve an improvement).
Durch die neue Methode konnten wir eine deutliche Verbesserung erzielen.
With the new method, we were able to achieve a significant improvement.
In sports, 'erzielen' (to score) is used almost exclusively in fixed combinations: 'ein Tor erzielen' (to score a goal), 'einen Punkt erzielen' (to score a point), or 'einen Treffer erzielen' (to score a hit).
Die Mannschaft muss in der zweiten Halbzeit unbedingt ein Tor erzielen.
The team absolutely has to score a goal in the second half.
When it comes to money or sales, typical combinations are: 'einen Preis erzielen' (to fetch a price), 'einen Gewinn erzielen' (to make a profit), or 'einen hohen Erlös erzielen' (to fetch high proceeds).
Für das seltene Buch wurde ein sehr hoher Preis erzielt.
A very high price was fetched for the rare book.
to get / receive
When selling something, both words can refer to the amount of money received, but the perspective is different. “Bekommen” emphasizes that the seller receives the money, while “erzielen” highlights the price achieved in the sale. “Bekommen” suits the person, while “erzielen” is more appropriate for the sale or the item being sold.
Mit dem alten Fahrrad erzielte ich beim Verkauf 200 Euro.
I fetched 200 euros for the old bicycle when I sold it.
Für das alte Fahrrad bekam ich beim Verkauf 200 Euro.
I got 200 euros for the old bicycle when I sold it.
