This is the 653rd most frequent German word.
erhielt
"Erhielt" means "received" in English.
The word 'erhielt' here is the past tense of the verb 'erhalten', meaning 'to receive'. It demonstrates its use as describing an event where something was given to the subject.
Er erhielt ein Geschenk von seiner Tante.
He received a present from his aunt.
In this sentence, 'erhielt' again serves as the past tense of 'erhalten', emphasizing an action of acquisition, this time in an institutional and formal context.
Das Museum erhielt eine großzügige Spende.
The museum received a generous donation.
Here 'erhielt' also acts as past tense for 'erhalten', used to mention an award or achievement.