erfunden
Translation
invented, fictitious, fabricated, made-up
Examples
Diese Geschichte ist komplett erfunden.
This story is completely made-up.
Das Telefon wurde 1876 erfunden.
The telephone was invented in 1876.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is invented/made-up The story was completely made-up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgedacht, fiktiv; Antonyms: wahr, echt
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'er-' (indicating creation or accomplishment) and 'finden' (to find). It implies 'finding' a new idea into existence.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'find' ('finden') an idea and the 'er-' prefix makes it a creative act, so you 'erfinden' (invent) it. 'Erfunden' means it has been invented.