her|stellen
Translation
to produce, to manufacture, to establish, to create
Examples
Diese Firma stellt Autos her.
This company produces cars.
Wir müssen den Kontakt wieder herstellen.
We have to re-establish contact.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) herstellen to produce/manufacture sth. The factory manufactures furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: produzieren, fertigen; Antonym: zerstören (to destroy)
Etymology
From 'her-' (hither, towards here) and 'stellen' (to place, set). The idea of 'placing something here' evolved into 'bringing something into existence' or producing it.
Memory Tips
Imagine a worker 'placing' (stellen) a finished product 'here' (her) on the assembly line. This action is 'producing' the item.