die Erfindung
Translation
invention, discovery, fabrication
Examples
Die Erfindung des Telefons war revolutionär.
The invention of the telephone was revolutionary.
Er machte eine wichtige Erfindung.
He made an important invention.
Diese Geschichte ist eine reine Erfindung.
This story is a pure fabrication.
Grammar Patterns
the ((invention)) of ((sth.)) the invention of sth. The invention of the printing press changed the world.
to make an ((invention)) to make an invention The scientist made a useful invention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entdeckung (discovery), Neuerung (innovation); Antonyms: Nachahmung (imitation).
Etymology
From the verb 'erfinden' (to invent). Prefix 'er-' + 'finden' (to find) + suffix '-ung'. Literally 'a finding out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'finding' something new that wasn't there before. The verb 'erfinden' helps remember the noun 'Erfindung'.