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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.
'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 meet / to hit
'treffen' and 'erzielen' can both have to do with a successful result. Use 'treffen' when a shot, throw, or strike actually reaches a target. Use 'erzielen' more when you get a result through an action, for example a goal, a point, or a success. In sports, you say 'ein Tor erzielen' (to score a goal), but 'das Ziel treffen' (to hit the target). Learners may confuse the words because both express success. 'treffen' fits exact contact with a target; 'erzielen' fits the result that has been achieved.
Unsere Mannschaft erzielte kurz vor dem Ende noch ein Tor.
Our team scored another goal shortly before the end.
Der Pfeil traf die Mitte der Scheibe.
The arrow hit the center of the target.