VERB

erzeugen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/to produce; to generate; to create

erzeugen is a German verb that means to produce, to generate, or to create. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzeugte" and the past participle is "erzeugt".

Definitions

1.to produce, generate (something, especially energy, products, results)(production, technical)

a.to produce (electricity, energy, etc.)

Windkraftanlagen erzeugen Strom aus Wind.—Wind turbines generate electricity from wind.

b.to generate, create something (abstract or concrete)

Diese Entscheidung hat viel Unmut erzeugt.—This decision has created a lot of resentment.

Conjugation

Infinitiveerzeugen
Present (ich)erzeuge
Present (du)erzeugst
Present (er/sie/es)erzeugt
Preterite (ich)erzeugte
Participle IIerzeugt
Konjunktiv II (ich)erzeugte
Imperative (singular)erzeug
Imperative (plural)erzeugt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "erzeugen" mean in English?
"erzeugen" means to produce, to generate, or to create. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "erzeugen"?
"erzeugen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "erzeugen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "erzeugen" is "erzeugt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "erzeugen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "erzeugen" becomes "erzeugte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "erzeugen"?
"erzeugen" is a verb in German.

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