hergestellt
Translation
manufactured, produced, made
Examples
Dieses Produkt wird in Deutschland hergestellt.
This product is manufactured in Germany.
Das ist ein handwerklich hergestelltes Möbelstück.
That is a handcrafted piece of furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((as part of a passive construction)) used in passive voice to mean 'is/was made' - Das Auto wird in Japan hergestellt.
((as an adjective before a noun)) used as an adjective modifying a noun - Ein in Handarbeit hergestelltes Produkt ist teuer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: produziert, gefertigt, gemacht; Antonyms: natürlich (natural), roh (raw)
Etymology
From `her-` (hither, forth) + `gestellt` (past participle of `stellen`, 'to place'). Literally 'placed forth', meaning produced or manufactured.
Memory Tips
Picture a factory where products are `gestellt` (placed) `her` (out here) on a conveyor belt, ready for shipping.