German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
Erzeugung
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈtsɔʏ̯gʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounproduction
Example
Die Erzeugung von Waren ist gestiegen.
The production of goods has increased.
More examples
Die Erzeugung von Strom schwankt je nach Wetter.
The production of electricity fluctuates depending on the weather.
Core concept
A process turns materials or resources into goods, energy, or another finished result.
Common phrases
die Erzeugung von Strom
production of electricity
die Erzeugung erneuerbarer Energien
production of renewable energy
die industrielle Erzeugung von Gütern
industrial production of goods
Similar words
Produktion: The organized large-scale making of products for commercial supply.
Herstellung: The completion of products by processing raw materials or components in set steps.
Fertigung: The ongoing manufacture of products using factory machinery and equipment.
Definition in German
Erzeugung bezeichnet das Herstellen oder Produzieren von Waren, Energie und ähnlichen Ergebnissen.
Word origin
Erzeugung is formed from the verb erzeugen, meaning to produce or bring about, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Erzeugung is a feminine noun and has a formal, technical tone, especially in terms such as Stromerzeugung.