der Import
Translation
import, importation
Examples
Der Import von Waren ist gestiegen.
The import of goods has increased.
Deutschland ist vom Import von Gas abhängig.
Germany is dependent on the import of gas.
Grammar Patterns
der Import ((von+3)) the import of sth. The import of food is important.
der Import ((aus+3)) the import from somewhere The import from Asia is increasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einfuhr; Antonyms: Export, Ausfuhr
Etymology
From Latin 'importare' (to carry in), from 'in-' (in) + 'portare' (to carry).
Memory Tips
Think 'in-port' – bringing goods *in* to the port.