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
| Infinitive | erzeugen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erzeuge |
| Present (du) | erzeugst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erzeugt |
| Preterite (ich) | erzeugte |
| Participle II | erzeugt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erzeugte |
| Imperative (singular) | erzeug |
| Imperative (plural) | erzeugt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
