anfertigen
to make
To make or produce something, often according to a specific plan, to order, or with special care.
EXAMPLE
Der Schneider wird Ihnen einen Maßanzug anfertigen.
The tailor will make you a custom suit.
anfertigen
to make / produce
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Meanings
anfertigen
to prepare / make
To create a written document, a drawing, or a copy.
EXAMPLE
Bitte fertigen Sie eine Kopie dieses Dokuments für die Akten an.
Please make a copy of this document for the files.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Anfertigen' (to make/produce) is a separable verb. The prefix 'an' comes at the end in a main clause, while in a subordinate clause it remains attached to the verb.
EXAMPLE
Der Tischler fertigt einen speziellen Schrank für uns an.
The carpenter is making a special cabinet for us.
Register and style
'Anfertigen' (to make/produce) is a rather formal word. It is often used in professional, official, or business contexts, especially when referring to commissioned work.
EXAMPLE
Wir fertigen Schmuckstücke nach individuellen Kundenwünschen an.
We make pieces of jewelry according to individual customer wishes.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'anfertigen' (to make) is often used for custom-made or handmade products. Typical phrases are: 'einen Anzug anfertigen' (to make a suit), 'ein Möbelstück anfertigen' (to make a piece of furniture), 'ein Porträt anfertigen' (to make a portrait).
EXAMPLE
Sie ließ sich ein exklusives Abendkleid für die Gala anfertigen.
She had an exclusive evening dress made for the gala.
Typical collocations
When referring to documents, 'anfertigen' (to prepare/make) is often used in combinations such as 'ein Protokoll anfertigen' (to prepare minutes), 'eine Skizze anfertigen' (to make a sketch), or 'eine Übersetzung anfertigen' (to prepare a translation).
EXAMPLE
Der Architekt fertigte schnell eine erste Skizze des Hauses an.
The architect quickly made an initial sketch of the house.
Compare with
anfertigen vs herstellen
to produce / establish
Herstellen generally refers to producing an object. Anfertigen more often emphasizes that a single item is made specifically, according to a plan, to order, or with particular care. Herstellen is therefore usually appropriate for mass-produced goods, while anfertigen is often used for a custom order.
anfertigen
Die Tischlerin fertigt diesen Stuhl nach den Wünschen des Kunden an.
The furniture maker makes this chair according to the customer's wishes.
herstellen
Die Fabrik stellt dieses Stuhlmodell in großen Stückzahlen her.
The factory produces this chair model in large quantities.
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