das Erzeugnis
Translation
products, produce
Examples
Wir handeln mit landwirtschaftlichen Erzeugnissen.
We deal in agricultural products.
Grammar Patterns
to deal in ((products)) mit ((Erzeugnissen)) handeln We deal in agricultural products.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Produkte, Waren; Antonyms: Rohstoffe (raw materials)
Etymology
From the verb 'erzeugen' (to produce). 'er-' (prefix indicating creation) + 'zeugen' (to beget/produce) + '-nis' (noun-forming suffix), meaning 'that which is produced'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'erzeugen' as 'to generate'. An 'Erzeugnis' is the result of that generation—a product.