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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.
'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.
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'der Artikel' and 'das Erzeugnis' can both mean something that is sold or produced. 'der Artikel' is used especially when shopping, in retail, or in a catalog: it refers to an individual product on offer. 'das Erzeugnis' emphasizes more strongly that something was manufactured, grown, or produced. It sounds more formal and often fits business, agriculture, or production contexts. The words can be confused because a manufactured product can also be sold as an item. In a shop, however, 'Artikel' sounds more natural; in reports about production, 'Erzeugnis' is more precise.
Käse und Joghurt sind wichtige Erzeugnisse der regionalen Landwirtschaft.
Cheese and yogurt are important products of regional agriculture.
Dieser Artikel ist heute im Supermarkt besonders günstig.
This item is especially cheap at the supermarket today.