Erfindung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erfindung" is used as noun with the meaning of "invention", "discovery" or "creation".

Essential properties of "Erfindung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Erfindung
  • Plural: die Erfindungen

Meanings of "Erfindung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The creation or discovery of something new, especially in science or technology"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Erfindung des Telefons revolutionierte die Kommunikation.The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
  2. Seine neueste Erfindung könnte die Automobilindustrie verändern.His latest invention could change the automotive industry.
  3. Die Erfindung des Penicillins rettete Millionen von Leben.The invention of penicillin saved millions of lives.

2.) "A fictional idea or story created by imagination"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Geschichte war eine reine Erfindung.His story was a pure fabrication.
  2. Der Roman basiert auf einer Erfindung des Autors.The novel is based on an invention of the author.
  3. Die Kinder erzählten ihren Eltern eine Erfindung, um nicht bestraft zu werden.The children told their parents a made-up story so as not to be punished.
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