German VERB B2 Rank 4239

erschaffen

to create

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erschaffen vs schaffen

to manage / create

Both words describe a creative process in which something new comes into being. Erschaffen, however, emphasizes more strongly that something independent, original, or significant is created. Schaffen is broader and can also simply refer to creating a new design. For a particularly significant creation, erschaffen is often more appropriate.

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erschaffen

Die Künstlerin erschuf für den Park eine bedeutende und eigenständige Figur.

The artist created a significant and distinctive figure for the park.

schaffen

Die Künstlerin schuf für den Park eine neue farbenfrohe Figur.

The artist created a new, colorful figure for the park.

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