erfunden
Translation
invented, fictitious, fabricated, made-up
Examples
Diese Geschichte ist komplett erfunden.
This story is completely made-up.
Das Telefon wurde 1876 erfunden.
The telephone was invented in 1876.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is invented/made-up The story was completely made-up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgedacht, fiktiv; Antonyms: wahr, echt
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (denoting creation or achievement) + 'finden' (to find). Literally 'found out' or 'brought into being'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'finding' ('finden') something new in your mind, which leads to 'erfinden' (inventing). 'Erfunden' is the result.