German word

Produkt

Pronunciation

IPA/proˈdʊkt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounproduct

Example

Unsere Produkte sind von hoher Qualität.

Our products are of high quality.

Illustration for Produkt (product)

More examples

Ich habe ein Produkt online bestellt.

I ordered a product online.

Core concept

A completed item stands at the end of making and at the start of someone else's use.

Common phrases

  • ein Produkt kaufen

    buy a product

  • ein neues Produkt vorstellen

    introduce a new product

  • ein Produkt zurückgeben

    return a product

Similar words

Artikel: A single item offered for sale in a shop or retail setting.
Ware: Goods handled or offered for trade, viewed in general terms.

Definition in German

Ein hergestellter Gegenstand oder Artikel, der zum Verkauf oder zum Gebrauch bestimmt ist.

Word origin

The German noun is borrowed from Latin productum, 'something produced,' from producere, formed from pro, 'forward,' and ducere, 'to lead.'

Usage tips

  • Produkt has a formal business and technical tone, while Artikel often names an individual retail item and Ware goods in general.

Other meanings

  • merchandisenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Produktpaletteproduct rangenoun
  • Produktqualitätproduct qualitynoun

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