hergestellt
manufactured · manufacture · make
So nennt man etwas, das gemacht oder produziert wurde.
The German word "hergestellt" is the past participle of the verb "herstellen", which means "to produce" or "to manufacture".
- It breaks down into:
- her: a prefix meaning "towards here" or indicating completion,
- stellen: meaning "to place" or "to put".
"Herstellen" literally means "to put together" or "to create," thus "hergestellt" means something that has been produced, made, or manufactured.
Similar words:
- produzieren (to produce)
- fertigen (to manufacture)
- anfertigen (to make/to produce)
Differences:
- hergestellt (from herstellen) often emphasizes the process of making or manufacturing something.
- produzieren usually relates broadly to producing, often on a larger or industrial scale.
- fertigen and anfertigen often imply creating something with craftsmanship or in smaller quantities.
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Examples
Das Spielzeug wurde in Deutschland hergestellt.adjective
The toy was manufactured in Germany.
Diese Schuhe wurden in Italien hergestellt.adjective
These shoes were manufactured in Italy.
Diese Tasche wurde in Deutschland hergestellt.adjective
This bag was manufactured in Germany.
Viele beliebte Produkte werden aus natürlichen Materialien hergestellt.adjective
Many popular products are made from natural materials.
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