German word

Erzeugnis

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈtsɔʏ̯knɪs/

Meaning

  • neuter nounproduct

Example

Die Erzeugnisse der Fabrik werden exportiert.

The factory's products are exported.

Illustration for Erzeugnis (product)

More examples

Die chemischen Erzeugnisse müssen sicher entsorgt werden.

The chemical products must be disposed of safely.

Core concept

A finished item or harvested crop stands as the visible result of work in a factory or field.

Common phrases

  • chemische Erzeugnisse

    chemical products

Similar words

Produkt: An item made for sale or practical use.
Ware: An item offered for sale in a shop or market.
Güter: Goods or materials intended for trade or transport.
Artikel: An individual item or product handled by a shop.

Definition in German

Erzeugnis ist ein Oberbegriff für aus Produktion oder Anbau hervorgegangene Waren, beispielsweise industrielle Produkte oder landwirtschaftliche Waren.

Word origin

The noun is formed from erzeugen, meaning 'to produce' or 'bring forth', with the suffix -nis for a result or outcome.

Usage tips

  • Erzeugnis is neuter, with the forms das Erzeugnis and die Erzeugnisse.

Other meanings

  • producenoun

Opposites

  • Naturproduktnatural productnoun

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