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made for
A fixed expression that expresses that someone or something is perfectly suited for a particular task, role, or situation.
Mit ihrer ruhigen Art ist sie wie geschaffen für den Beruf der Erzieherin.
With her calm manner, she is made for the profession of preschool teacher.
created
Describes something that has come into being through a creative act; created or made.
Die neu geschaffene Stelle im Unternehmen wurde schnell besetzt.
The newly created position in the company was filled quickly.
'Geschaffen' is the past participle of the strong verb 'schaffen' in the meaning 'to create something creatively.' The principal parts are: schaffen, schuf, geschaffen.
Der Künstler hat ein beeindruckendes Werk geschaffen.
The artist has created an impressive work.
Do not confuse 'geschaffen' (from 'erschaffen' — to create) with 'geschafft' (from 'erledigen, erreichen' — to complete, achieve). The weak verb 'schaffen' (schaffte, geschafft) means to successfully finish a task.
Gott hat die Welt in sieben Tagen geschaffen.
God created the world in seven days.
The expression 'wie geschaffen sein für etwas' (to be made for something) is a fixed expression. It always requires the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Er ist mit seiner Geduld wie geschaffen für den Lehrerberuf.
With his patience, he is made for the teaching profession.
In this meaning, 'geschaffen' is often used as an adjective before a noun. It then describes something that has newly come into being, for example a job position, an opportunity, or a foundation.
Die neu geschaffenen Parkplätze sollen die Verkehrssituation verbessern.
The newly created parking spaces are intended to improve the traffic situation.
to create
Both words can indicate that a creative work has come into being. „Erschaffen“ places greater emphasis on the actual creative act, while „geschaffen“ can also refer more generally to the result of this process. Use „erschaffen“ for an emphasized act of creation and „geschaffen“ for a more neutral description of the work that was produced.
Das Gemälde ist in einem kreativen Prozess geschaffen worden.
The painting was created through a creative process.
Die Künstlerin erschuf das bedeutende Gemälde in einem schöpferischen Prozess.
The artist created the significant painting through a creative process.
