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Erfinden Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erfinden" is used as verb with the meaning of "invent", "devise" or "create".
Essential properties of "erfinden"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erfinden
- Simple past: erfand
- Participle: erfunden
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erfinden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To create or produce something new for the first time"
- Definition: "To create or produce something new for the first time, especially as a result of imagination or ingenuity."
- Translation(s): invent, devise, create, originate
- Synonym(s): kreieren, entwickeln, ausdenken
- Antonym(s): kopieren
- Related word(s): Erfindung, erfinderisch, Erfinder
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat eine neue Maschine erfunden, die Energie spart.
- Die Wissenschaftler erfanden ein revolutionäres Medikament.
- Viele Kinder erfinden fantasievolle Geschichten.
2.) "To fabricate a story or excuse to deceive"
- Definition: "To fabricate or invent a story or excuse, usually with the intention of deceiving."
- Translation(s): make up, fabricate, invent, concoct
- Synonym(s): ausdenken, erdichten, sich ausdenken
- Antonym(s): gestehen
- Related word(s): Lüge, Ausrede, erfunden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er erfand eine Ausrede, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.
- Sie erfand eine Geschichte, um ihre Verspätung zu erklären.
- Bitte erfinde keine Geschichten, sag einfach die Wahrheit.