VERB

erzeugen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/produce; generate; create

erzeugen is a German verb that means produce, generate, or create. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzeugte" and the past participle is "erzeugt".

Definitions

1.to produce or manufacture something(manufacturing/process)

a.to make or bring about physically

Die Fabrik erzeugt jährlich tausende Autos.The factory produces thousands of cars every year.

2.to generate (energy, electricity, etc.)(energy/science)

a.to create energy or power

Die Solaranlage erzeugt Strom aus Sonnenlicht.The solar plant generates electricity from sunlight.

3.to cause or bring about (feelings, reactions)(emotional/abstract)

a.to evoke or create an effect or feeling

Ihre Worte erzeugten große Begeisterung im Publikum.Her words created great enthusiasm among the audience.

Conjugation

Infinitiveerzeugen
Present (ich)erzeuge
Present (du)erzeugst
Present (er/sie/es)erzeugt
Preterite (ich)erzeugte
Participle IIerzeugt
Konjunktiv II (ich)erzeugte
Imperative (singular)erzeug
Imperative (plural)erzeugt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "erzeugen" mean in English?
"erzeugen" means produce, generate, or create. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "erzeugen"?
"erzeugen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "erzeugen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "erzeugen" is "erzeugt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "erzeugen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "erzeugen" becomes "erzeugte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "erzeugen"?
"erzeugen" is a verb in German.

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