die Erzeugung
Translation
production, generation, creation
Examples
Die Erzeugung von Strom ist teuer.
The generation of electricity is expensive.
Wir fördern die Erzeugung erneuerbarer Energien.
We promote the generation of renewable energies.
Grammar Patterns
die Erzeugung von+3 the production/generation of sth. The generation of electricity is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Produktion, Herstellung, Schaffung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'erzeugen' (to produce, generate). The suffix '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Since 'erzeugen' means 'to generate', 'Erzeugung' is the noun for the act or result of generating. Think of 'energy generation'.