quality seal
das Gütesiegel, die Gütesiegel
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quality seal
A graphic or written mark on a product or for a service that confirms that certain quality, safety, or environmental standards are being met. It is awarded by a testing authority.
Das Bio-Produkt trägt ein offizielles Gütesiegel der Europäischen Union.
The organic product carries an official quality seal from the European Union.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gütesiegel |
| genitive | des Gütesiegels |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Gütesiegel | die Gütesiegel |
| accusative | das Gütesiegel | die Gütesiegel |
| dative | dem Gütesiegel | den Gütesiegeln |
| genitive | des Gütesiegels | der Gütesiegel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'die Güte' (quality) and 'das Siegel' (a seal or mark of confirmation). So it is literally a 'quality seal'.
Achten Sie beim Kauf auf anerkannte Gütesiegel.
When buying, look for recognized quality seals.
A product can 'tragen' (carry) or 'besitzen' (have/possess) a quality seal. An organization can 'verleihen' (award) or 'vergeben' (grant/issue) a quality seal. A manufacturer can 'erhalten' (receive) or 'bekommen' (get) it.
Nur wenige Produkte erhalten dieses strenge Gütesiegel.
Only a few products receive this strict quality seal.
Das Institut verleiht das Gütesiegel nach einer gründlichen Prüfung.
The institute awards the quality seal after a thorough inspection.
The word is often combined with the area it applies to, for example 'Bio-Gütesiegel' (organic quality seal), 'Umwelt-Gütesiegel' (environmental quality seal), or 'Qualitäts-Gütesiegel' (quality seal).
Dieses Spielzeug trägt ein Gütesiegel für geprüfte Sicherheit.
This toy carries a quality seal for tested safety.
seal
Das Gütesiegel is a specific type of Siegel awarded by a testing authority for meeting quality, safety, or environmental standards. Das Siegel can refer more generally to confirmed quality or production standards. Gütesiegel is therefore more precise for a tested and awarded mark of quality.
Das Brot trägt ein Gütesiegel für seine von einer Prüfstelle bestätigte Qualität.
The bread bears a quality seal for its quality, as confirmed by a testing authority.
Das Brot trägt ein Siegel für die Einhaltung regionaler Herstellungsstandards.
The bread bears a seal showing that it meets regional production standards.
