die Erschaffung
creation
The act of producing or creating something new, great, or artistic.
EXAMPLE
Die Erschaffung eines Meisterwerks erfordert Talent und jahrelange Arbeit.
The creation of a masterpiece requires talent and years of work.
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Meanings
die Erschaffung
creation
In particular, the theological or mythological idea of the origin of the world and of life.
EXAMPLE
Viele Religionen haben eine eigene Geschichte über die Erschaffung des Menschen.
Many religions have their own story about the creation of humankind.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Erschaffung' (creation) is derived from the verb 'erschaffen' (to create). The prefix 'er-' here emphasizes the successful result of an action, while the ending '-ung' describes the process or the result itself.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler sprach über den Prozess der Erschaffung seiner Skulpturen.
The artist talked about the process of creating his sculptures.
Use with genitive
'Erschaffung' (creation) is very often used with a genitive object to specify what was created. This structure is typical of formal or written language.
EXAMPLE
Die Erschaffung einer gerechteren Gesellschaft ist ein hohes Ziel.
The creation of a more just society is a noble goal.
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The word 'Erschaffung' (creation) belongs to an elevated, formal style. It is used for great, significant, or creative creations, not for everyday actions.
EXAMPLE
Die Erschaffung des Internets hat die Welt für immer verändert.
The creation of the internet changed the world forever.
Context clue
You can recognize this meaning from the context. When 'Welt' (world), 'Mensch' (human being), 'Himmel und Erde' (heaven and earth), or a divine being is mentioned, it almost always refers to the religious or mythological act of creation.
EXAMPLE
Der Film behandelt die Mythen über die Erschaffung der Welt.
The film deals with myths about the creation of the world.
Compare with
Erschaffung vs Schöpfung
creation
Both words can refer to God's bringing the world into existence. Die Schöpfung often also means the created world as a whole and is the more common general religious term, while die Erschaffung emphasizes the process more strongly. When talking about the world as a whole, Schöpfung is usually the better fit; when talking about the process, Erschaffung is generally more suitable.
Erschaffung
Die Erschaffung der Welt wird in vielen Religionen als göttlicher Vorgang beschrieben.
The creation of the world is described in many religions as a divine process.
Schöpfung
Die Schöpfung umfasst nach dieser Vorstellung die Erde, alle Lebewesen und die Natur.
According to this idea, creation encompasses the Earth, all living beings, and nature.
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