verb

erschaffen

create

Etwas Neues hervorbringen oder ins Dasein rufen, das es vorher nicht gab.

The German word "erschaffen" is a verb that means "to create" or "to establish". It is derived from the prefix "er-" which often indicates the completion of an action, and the base "schaffen" which means "to make" or "to do". "Erschaffen" often refers to creating something substantial or artistically significant.

Similar words in German include "schaffen" (to create), "erzeugen" (to produce), and "bauen" (to build). While these words share the notion of creation, "erschaffen" often implies a degree of originality or divine-like creation, typically used in contexts involving significant innovation, invention, or artistic creation.

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Examples

Die Künstlerin erschafft ein wunderbares Kunstwerk.verb

The artist creates a wonderful artwork.

Er hat dieses Gemälde erschaffen.verb

He has created this painting.

Der Künstler erschafft ein neues Kunstwerk.verb

The artist creates a new work of art.

Wir haben in unserem Hof einen kleinen Garten erschaffen.verb

We have created a small garden in our courtyard.

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