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to create
To produce, work out, or generate something new through intellectual or digital work, for example a plan, a document, a list, or software.
Könntest du bitte eine Liste aller Teilnehmer erstellen?
Could you please create a list of all the participants?
to construct
To erect or build a physical structure. This meaning is rather formal or outdated and is used less often than 'bauen' (to build) or 'errichten' (to erect).
Das Gebäude wurde im Jahre 1905 von einem berühmten Architekten erstellt.
The building was constructed in 1905 by a famous architect.
'Erstellen' (to create) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'er-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem 'stellen' in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Er hat gestern den Projektplan erstellt.
He created the project plan yesterday.
This verb is very often used for digital or conceptual products. Typical objects are: a document, a spreadsheet, an account, a profile, a website, or a concept.
Für den neuen Job musste ich online ein Profil erstellen.
For the new job, I had to create a profile online.
The result of 'erstellen' (to create) is usually something abstract or something on paper or on a screen. It is about producing something through mental work or organization, not through manual production.
Der Designer erstellt gerade das neue Logo für die Firma.
The designer is currently creating the new logo for the company.
The meaning 'ein Gebäude errichten' (to erect a building) is very formal and somewhat outdated. You find it mainly in official documents, on construction signs, or in historical texts.
Laut der Urkunde wurde die Brücke im Jahre 1888 erstellt.
According to the deed, the bridge was constructed in 1888.
to produce / establish
Herstellen primarily refers to making a product through a manual or industrial work process. Erstellen is used especially for the results of intellectual or digital work, such as documents, plans, or websites. Devices are therefore usually hergestellt, while reports are erstellt.
Das Unternehmen erstellt in dieser Abteilung digitale Berichte.
The company creates digital reports in this department.
Das Unternehmen stellt in dieser Abteilung medizinische Geräte her.
The company produces medical devices in this department.
