die Gewinnung
Translation
extraction, production, recovery, acquisition
Examples
Die Gewinnung von Rohstoffen ist wichtig.
The extraction of raw materials is important.
Er arbeitet an der Gewinnung von Energie.
He is working on the production of energy.
Grammar Patterns
the Gewinnung of sth. the extraction/acquisition of sth. The Gewinnung of new customers is our main goal.
Similar Words
Extraktion (extraction), Förderung (extraction), Erzeugung (production); Antonym: der Verlust (loss)
Etymology
Derived from 'gewinnen' (to win/gain) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It signifies the process of gaining or extracting something.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'winning'. You are 'winning' materials from a source.