metallverarbeitend
Translation
metalworking, metal-processing
Examples
Die metallverarbeitende Industrie ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.
The metalworking industry is an important economic sector.
Er arbeitet in einem metallverarbeitenden Betrieb.
He works in a metal-processing company.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive adjective) The metalworking industry is growing.
Similar Words
metallbearbeitend (metal-working)
Etymology
Composed of 'Metall' (metal) and 'verarbeitend' (processing), the present participle of 'verarbeiten' (to process).
Memory Tips
Think of a factory that is 'processing' ('verarbeitend') 'metal' ('Metall'). It's a direct combination.