die Einfuhr
import
The process of bringing goods or services from abroad into one's own country; importation.
EXAMPLE
Die Einfuhr von exotischen Früchten unterliegt strengen Kontrollen.
The import of exotic fruits is subject to strict controls.
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Meanings
die Einfuhr
imports
The imported goods themselves as a whole. Often used in the plural.
EXAMPLE
Die Einfuhren aus Asien sind im letzten Quartal stark angestiegen.
Imports from Asia rose sharply in the last quarter.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Einfuhr' (the import/importation) is the noun corresponding to the separable verb 'einführen' (to import/introduce). The verb means to bring something into a country or into a system. The prefix 'ein-' signals movement inward.
EXAMPLE
Deutschland führt viele Autos ein.
Germany imports many cars.
Sentence structure and use
When talking about the process of importation, the prepositions 'von' (of/for the goods) and 'aus' (from/for the country of origin) are often used. The structure is: 'die Einfuhr von [Ware] aus [Land]' (the import of [goods] from [country]).
EXAMPLE
Die Einfuhr von Käse aus der Schweiz ist streng geregelt.
The import of cheese from Switzerland is strictly regulated.
Typical collocations
The word is almost always used in an economic or legal context. Typical verbs are 'die Einfuhr genehmigen' (to approve the import), 'beschränken' (to restrict it), 'verbieten' (to prohibit it), or 'besteuern' (to tax it).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat die Einfuhr bestimmter Produkte beschränkt.
The government has restricted the import of certain products.
Context clue: plural
While 'die Einfuhr' (singular: the import/importation) usually refers to the process, the plural 'die Einfuhren' (imports) almost always means the imported goods themselves.
EXAMPLE
Die Einfuhren des Landes sind im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
The country's imports rose last year.
Compare with
Einfuhr vs Import
import
Both words refer to bringing goods or services from abroad into one’s own country. “Import” is more strongly associated with economic language and can also refer to the goods imported, while “Einfuhr” refers especially to the process in official or customs-related statements. For a customs procedure, “Einfuhr” is therefore usually the better choice.
Einfuhr
Die Einfuhr des Kaffees wurde beim Zoll sorgfältig geprüft.
The importation of the coffee was carefully inspected by customs.
Import
Der Import von Kaffee aus Brasilien ist für das Unternehmen wichtig.
Importing coffee from Brazil is important to the company.
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