product
das Erzeugnis, die Erzeugnisse
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product
A product created through a manufacturing process, agricultural cultivation, or craftwork. The term is often used in formal or economic contexts.
Dieses Erzeugnis wurde vollständig aus recycelten Materialien hergestellt.
This product was made entirely from recycled materials.
product
The outcome or result of an intellectual or artistic creative process.
Sein neuester Roman ist ein Erzeugnis jahrelanger Recherche.
His latest novel is the product of years of research.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Erzeugnisse |
| genitive | des Erzeugnisses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Erzeugnis | die Erzeugnisse |
| accusative | das Erzeugnis | die Erzeugnisse |
| dative | dem Erzeugnis | den Erzeugnissen |
| genitive | des Erzeugnisses | der Erzeugnisse |
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'Das Erzeugnis' (product) is derived directly from the verb 'erzeugen' (to produce, to manufacture). The ending '-nis' forms a noun that describes the result of the action.
Dieser Betrieb erzeugt hochwertige Lebensmittel.
This company produces high-quality food.
You distinguish the meanings by context. If it is about agriculture or industry, it refers to a material product. If it is about art, literature, or thought, it refers to an intellectual work.
Die landwirtschaftlichen Erzeugnisse der Region sind sehr beliebt.
The agricultural products of the region are very popular.
The term 'Erzeugnis' (product) belongs to formal language. It is often found in economic, official, or technical texts.
Die Qualität der industriellen Erzeugnisse wird streng kontrolliert.
The quality of the industrial products is strictly controlled.
In its material meaning, 'Erzeugnis' (product) is often combined with adjectives that describe its origin or type. Typical examples are 'landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse' (agricultural products), 'industrielle Erzeugnisse' (industrial products), or 'biologische Erzeugnisse' (organic products).
Auf dem Markt werden vor allem biologische Erzeugnisse verkauft.
The market mainly sells organic products.
result
Ergebnis is the general term for what emerges from a process or a period of work. Erzeugnis places more emphasis on the work created itself, especially in intellectual or artistic work. Use Ergebnis for a neutral result; Erzeugnis can be appropriate for the work that was created.
Dieser Roman ist das künstlerische Erzeugnis einer langen Arbeit.
This novel is the artistic product of a long period of work.
Das Ergebnis des Schreibprozesses ist ein spannender Roman.
The result of the writing process is an exciting novel.
