die Herstellung
production
The process of industrial or artisanal production of goods and products.
EXAMPLE
Die Herstellung dieser Uhren erfordert höchste Präzision.
The production of these watches requires the highest precision.
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Meanings
die Herstellung
establishment
The creation or bringing about of something immaterial, such as a connection or contact.
EXAMPLE
Die Herstellung des telefonischen Kontakts zum Krisengebiet war sehr schwierig.
Establishing telephone contact with the crisis area was very difficult.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Herstellung' (production) is derived from the separable verb 'herstellen' (to produce/manufacture). This consists of 'her' (movement toward here) and 'stellen' (to put/place). The literal meaning 'to put here' developed into 'to produce'. The ending '-ung' turns it into the noun for the process.
EXAMPLE
Diese Firma stellt hochwertige Möbel her.
This company produces high-quality furniture.
Typical collocations
In the sense of production, 'Herstellung' is often combined with adjectives like 'industriell' (industrial), 'maschinell' (machine-based), or 'handwerklich' (artisanal). What is being produced usually follows in the genitive or with 'von' (of).
EXAMPLE
Die industrielle Herstellung von Kleidung findet oft im Ausland statt.
The industrial production of clothing often takes place abroad.
Context: abstract things
You can recognize this rarer meaning by the fact that something immaterial is being created. Typical combinations are 'die Herstellung eines Kontakts' (the establishment of contact) or 'die Herstellung einer Verbindung' (the establishment of a connection).
EXAMPLE
Die Herstellung einer stabilen Internetverbindung dauerte mehrere Stunden.
Establishing a stable internet connection took several hours.
Compare with
Herstellung vs Produktion
production
Produktion and Herstellung both refer to making goods. Produktion is especially appropriate when the organized, ongoing operation or the entire manufacturing sector is meant, while Herstellung places greater emphasis on the specific process of making something. In many sentences, both words are possible, but the perspective changes.
Herstellung
Bei der Herstellung dieses Tisches wird jedes Stück von Hand bearbeitet.
When this table is made, each piece is worked by hand.
Produktion
Die Produktion der Fabrik läuft auch nachts weiter.
The factory’s production continues around the clock.
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