herstellen
produce · manufacture
Etwas machen oder produzieren, zum Beispiel ein Produkt oder ein Gegenstand schaffen.
The German word "herstellen" is a verb meaning "to manufacture," "to produce," or "to establish."
- It is composed of "her" (a directional prefix meaning "here" or "towards") and
- "stellen" which means "to place" or "to put."
Together, "herstellen" literally conveys the sense of "putting something here," extended to mean producing or creating something.
Similar words:
- produzieren (to produce)
- fertigen (to manufacture)
- erzeugen (to generate, produce)
Differences:
- produzieren is a broader term often used for industrial or large-scale production.
- fertigen emphasizes the craftsmanship or fabrication process.
- erzeugen can also mean generating energy or abstract results, not just physical goods.
- herstellen focuses on the act of producing or creating something tangible, often in a manufacturing or creation context.
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Examples
Wir stellen hochwertige Möbel her.verb
We produce high-quality furniture.
Die Fabrik stellt Möbel her.verb
The factory manufactures furniture.
Wir stellen dieses Produkt in Deutschland her.verb
We manufacture this product in Germany.
Wir stellen dieses Produkt in unserer Fabrik her.verb
We manufacture this product in our factory.
Die Firma stellt Möbel her.verb
The company produces furniture.
Wir stellen dieses Produkt in unserer Werkstatt her.verb
We manufacture this product in our workshop.
Die Fabrik stellt viele verschiedene Produkte her.verb
The factory produces many different products.
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