German Conversation · Level 102
57 words
German word
erzeugen
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔʏ̯gən/
Meaning
- verbgenerate
Example
Der Generator erzeugt Strom.
The generator generates electricity.
More examples
Die Maschine erzeugt viel Wärme.
The machine produces a lot of heat.
Core concept
A source acts on something until a product, effect, or reaction appears as the result.
Common phrases
Druck erzeugen
create pressure
Wärme erzeugen
produce heat
Stimmung erzeugen
create a mood
Similar words
machen: Making something through direct physical work or action.
herstellen: Making a finished product from raw materials through a defined process.
produzieren: Creating goods, media, energy, or other outputs.
schaffen: Creating a new work or situation through intention, effort, and ability.
Definition in German
etwas durch Einwirkung entstehen lassen oder hervorbringen; meist transitiv gebraucht
Word origin
Erzeugen developed from er- combined with zeugen, a formation that expresses bringing something forth or making it arise.
Usage tips
- Erzeugen is often more formal or technical than machen, especially for electricity, energy, emissions, or effects.
Other meanings
- produceverb
- causeverb
Opposites
- beseitigenremoveverb
- zerstörendestroyverb