importieren
Translation
to import
Examples
Deutschland importiert viele Autos.
Germany imports many cars.
Die Waren werden aus Asien importiert.
The goods are imported from Asia.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from ...)) to import sth. from ... We import oil from the Middle East.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einführen; Antonyms: exportieren, ausführen
Etymology
From Latin 'importare' (to carry in). Directly related to the English verb 'to import'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'to import'. Think of the action of bringing goods 'in-port'.