her|stellen
Translation
to produce, to manufacture, to establish, to create
Examples
Diese Firma stellt Autos her.
This company produces cars.
Wir müssen den Kontakt wieder herstellen.
We have to re-establish contact.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) herstellen to produce/manufacture sth. The factory manufactures furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: produzieren, fertigen; Antonym: zerstören (to destroy)
Etymology
Composed of 'her-' (hither, toward the speaker) and 'stellen' (to place, to set). The literal sense of 'placing something here' expanded to mean 'to create' or 'produce'.
Memory Tips
Picture a craftsman 'placing' (stellen) a newly made chair 'here' (her) for you to see. He is 'producing' it.