German Conversation · Level 109
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German word
Herstellung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmanufacture
Example
Die Herstellung dieses Produkts dauert lange.
The manufacture of this product takes a long time.
More examples
Das neue Modell ist noch in Herstellung.
The new model is still in production.
Core concept
The organized work of making something runs from its starting material to its completed form.
Common phrases
in Herstellung sein
be in production
bei der Herstellung von
in the manufacture of ___
für die Herstellung nötig
necessary for production
Similar words
Produktion: The activity or process of making goods, especially in large quantities.
Verarbeitung: The processing of raw materials or semi-finished goods to change their form or properties.
Hersteller: A company or craftsperson responsible for making a product.
Definition in German
Herstellung bezeichnet den Vorgang, bei dem aus Rohstoffen ein fertiges Produkt erzeugt wird.
Word origin
The noun Herstellung derives from the verb herstellen with the productive noun suffix -ung for an action or process.
Usage tips
- Herstellung names the manufacturing process, whereas der Hersteller names the person or company that makes the product.
Other meanings
- productionnoun
- makingnoun
Opposites
- Verbrauchconsumptionnoun
Related words
- herstellbarmanufacturableadjective
- hergestelltmanufacturedadjective