die Gewinnung
Translation
extraction, production, recovery, acquisition
Examples
Die Gewinnung von Rohstoffen ist wichtig.
The extraction of raw materials is important.
Er arbeitet an der Gewinnung von Energie.
He is working on the production of energy.
Grammar Patterns
the Gewinnung of sth. the extraction/acquisition of sth. The Gewinnung of data is crucial for our research.
Similar Words
Extraktion (extraction), Förderung (promotion/extraction), Erzeugung (production); Antonym: der Verlust (loss)
Etymology
From the verb 'gewinnen' (to win, gain) + the suffix '-ung' which forms nouns indicating a process or result. The process of gaining something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'winning' resources from the earth, like oil or minerals.