die Erfindung
Translation
invention, discovery, fabrication
Examples
Das Rad war eine wichtige Erfindung.
The wheel was an important invention.
Seine neuesten Erfindungen sind geheim.
His newest inventions are secret.
Grammar Patterns
to make an invention Viele Erfinder machen wichtige Erfindungen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Entdeckung (discovery), die Neuerung (innovation)
Etymology
From the verb 'erfinden' (to invent). 'er-' signifies creation or achievement, and 'finden' means 'to find'. So, it's about 'finding' something new.
Memory Tips
Think of 'finding' (finden) a new idea and bringing it into existence (er-).