German word

Produktion

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁodʊkˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounproduction

Example

Wir erhöhen die Produktion.

We are increasing production.

Illustration for Produktion (production)

More examples

Die Produktion läuft heute ohne Probleme.

Production is running today without any problems.

Core concept

A factory's coordinated process converts raw materials into a flow of saleable goods whose total amount can be measured.

Common phrases

  • die Produktion läuft

    Production is running

  • die Produktion beginnt

    Production begins

Similar words

Herstellung: The overall making of finished products from raw materials.
Fertigung: The hands-on manufacturing and processing stage of production.

Definition in German

Die Herstellung von Produkten in einem Betrieb oder einer Fabrik; der Prozess und sein Ergebnis.

Word origin

Produktion is a learned German borrowing of Latin productio, which denotes the act or result of bringing something forth.

Usage tips

  • In die Produktion gehen means 'go into production' and describes a product beginning regular manufacture.

Other meanings

  • manufacturingnoun
  • outputnoun

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