an|fertigen
Translation
to make, to produce, to manufacture, to draw up
Examples
Der Schreiner fertigt einen Tisch an.
The carpenter is making a table.
Sie fertigt eine Kopie des Dokuments an.
She is making a copy of the document.
Das Kleid wurde nach Maß angefertigt.
The dress was made to measure.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) anfertigen to make/produce (sth.) The carpenter is making a table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herstellen, produzieren, erstellen; Antonyms: zerstören, vernichten
Etymology
Composed of 'an-' (prefix indicating action) and 'fertig' (finished). It means to bring something to a finished state.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'fertig' (finished). 'Anfertigen' is the action of making something until it is 'fertig'.