importiert
imported
Describes goods or a product that has been brought in from another country.
EXAMPLE
Viele exotische Früchte in unseren Supermärkten sind importiert.
Many exotic fruits in our supermarkets are imported.
importiert
imported
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'importiert' (imported) is the past participle of the verb 'importieren' (to import). It is very often used like an adjective to describe a noun.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein aus Italien importierter Wein.
That is a wine imported from Italy.
Sentence structure and usage
As an adjective, 'importiert' (imported) can come before a noun or after a verb like 'sein' (to be). In both cases, it describes the origin of something from abroad.
EXAMPLE
Die importierten Autos sind oft teurer.
The imported cars are often more expensive.
Typical collocations
The word is mostly used in connection with trade and economics. Common combinations are 'importierte Waren' (imported goods), 'importierte Produkte' (imported products), or 'importierte Rohstoffe' (imported raw materials).
EXAMPLE
Der Anteil importierter Lebensmittel ist in den letzten Jahren gestiegen.
The share of imported food has increased in recent years.
Compare with
importiert vs eingeführt
established / introduced
Eingeführt and importiert can both describe a product that has newly entered a market. Importiert emphasizes that it comes from another country, while eingeführt also refers to introducing and establishing it in the market. Importiert is appropriate when stating the product’s origin; eingeführt can be appropriate when focusing on its market launch.
importiert
Das Unternehmen hat die neue Kaffeemarke aus Italien importiert.
The company imported the new coffee brand from Italy.
eingeführt
Das Unternehmen hat die neue Kaffeemarke erfolgreich auf dem deutschen Markt eingeführt.
The company successfully introduced the new coffee brand to the German market.
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