erzeugen
Translation
to produce, to generate, to create, to manufacture
Examples
Das Kraftwerk erzeugt Strom.
The power plant generates electricity.
Seine Worte erzeugten Angst.
His words created fear.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to produce/generate sth. The factory produces 1000 cars daily.
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to produce sth. from sth. Cheese is produced from milk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to generate, to manufacture, to bring about
Etymology
Composed of 'er-' (prefix indicating creation) and 'zeugen' (to beget, to father). The core idea is creating or generating something new.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Zeug' (stuff, things). To 'erzeugen' is to produce 'Zeug'. This helps distinguish it from more abstract creation verbs.