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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.
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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 ausländisch
foreign
'ausländisch' and 'importiert' both have to do with another country. 'ausländisch' is more general: it can refer to people, companies, languages, products, or topics from another country. 'importiert' is used only for goods or products that have been brought in from another country. The words can be confused when talking about products, for example cheese, fruit, or cars. A product can be 'ausländisch' because it comes from another country. But 'importiert' emphasizes the route into one's own country and does not fit for people or general topics.
importiert
Im Supermarkt habe ich importierte Mangos aus Brasilien gekauft.
At the supermarket, I bought imported mangoes from Brazil.
ausländisch
In der Firma arbeiten viele ausländische Fachkräfte.
Many foreign specialists work at the company.
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