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Related to industry or originating from it; produced with the help of machines in large quantities.
Die industrielle Fertigung von Lebensmitteln hat die Ernährung weltweit verändert.
The industrial production of food has changed nutrition worldwide.
industrial
Shaped by industrial facilities such as factories and smokestacks.
Das Ruhrgebiet ist eine stark industriell geprägte Region.
The Ruhr area is a strongly industrial region.
The adjective 'industriell' (industrial) is derived directly from the noun 'die Industrie' (industry). It describes everything that has to do with industry, comes from it, or is typical of it.
Die industrielle Revolution begann im 18. Jahrhundert in England.
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century.
'Industriell' (industrially) can also be used as an adverb to describe how something is done—namely by machine and in large quantities. It then stands directly with the verb.
Diese Lebensmittel werden industriell verarbeitet.
These foods are processed industrially.
Common combinations are 'industrielle Fertigung' (industrial manufacturing), 'industrielle Produktion' (industrial production), or 'industrieller Maßstab' (industrial scale). These emphasize the production of goods with machines in factories.
Die industrielle Landwirtschaft nutzt moderne Technologien zur Effizienzsteigerung.
Industrial agriculture uses modern technologies to increase efficiency.
To describe a landscape or region dominated by factories and industrial facilities, the fixed combination 'industriell geprägt' (industrially shaped) is often used.
Er wuchs in einer stark industriell geprägten Stadt auf.
He grew up in a city strongly shaped by industry.
commercial / vocational
Both words can refer to business or industrial use. “Industriell” emphasizes production by industry, often using machines and producing large quantities, whereas “gewerblich” more generally refers to profit-oriented business use. Use “industriell” for production and “gewerblich” for business use.
Die Anlage stellt industriell jeden Tag große Mengen von Flaschen her.
The plant produces large quantities of bottles industrially every day.
Das Gebäude wird gewerblich genutzt und enthält mehrere kleine Geschäfte.
The building is used for commercial purposes and contains several small shops.
