VERB
herstellen/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/to manufacture; to produce; to make
herstellen is a German verb that means to manufacture, to produce, or to make. It is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte her" and the past participle is "hergestellt".
Definitions
1.to produce or create something, especially industrially(production, industry)
a.to manufacture an item
Diese Firma stellt Autos her.—This company manufactures cars.
b.to make by hand or craft
Der Künstler stellt Skulpturen aus Holz her.—The artist makes sculptures from wood.
2.to establish or set up (abstract, e.g. contact, relationship)(establish)
a.to establish a connection/contact
Wir haben gestern Kontakt mit der Firma hergestellt.—We established contact with the company yesterday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | herstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle her |
| Present (du) | stellst her |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt her |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte her |
| Participle II | hergestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte her |
| Imperative (singular) | stell her |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt her |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "herstellen" mean in English?
- "herstellen" means to manufacture, to produce, or to make. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "herstellen"?
- "herstellen" is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "herstellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "herstellen" is "hergestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "herstellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "herstellen" becomes "stellte her" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "herstellen"?
- "herstellen" is a verb in German.
