erlaufen

1.

to get through walking or running

("sich+Dat etwas erlaufen" - Can be world fame as an elite runner, or a city that you get to know by walking through it. The self reference is a must.)
Examples
  • Ich erlaufe mir jeden Urlaub eine neue Stadt.
  • Every vacation, I get to know a new city on foot.

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How many meanings does the German word 'erlaufen' have?

erlaufen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to get through walking or running.

What is the past tense of 'erlaufen'?

hat erlaufen / erlief

What is the er/sie/es form of 'erlaufen'?

er/sie/es erläuft

What is 'erlaufen' related to?

The word 'erlaufen' is related to er- and laufen.

Where can I learn more about 'erlaufen'?

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