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erstellt

create

The German word "erstellt" is a past participle of the verb "erstellen", meaning "to create", "to compile", or "to produce". The word encompasses the essence of bringing something into existence, which can be a document, a report, a building (in terms of planning or construction), or any other item that has been designed or made.

Words with similar meanings include "bauen" (to build, more physical construction), "schaffen" (to create, can be used more broadly), "produzieren" (to produce, often used for manufacturing) and "anfertigen" (to make or to fabricate, usually something more bespoke).

"Erstellen" is often used in more professional or formal contexts and implies a methodical or deliberate process of creation, while "bauen" reflects physical construction, "schaffen" could reflect both physical creation and achievement through effort, "produzieren" has more industrial connotations, and "anfertigen" usually relates to tailor-made or individual pieces of work.

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Examples

Das Dokument wurde gestern erstellt.other

The document was created yesterday.

Der Plan wurde gestern erstellt.other

The plan was created yesterday.

Wer hat diese neue Webseite erstellt?other

Who created this new website?

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