noun
invention
B1
Erfindung means 'invention' and refers to a novel device, method, or idea. Feminine noun (die Erfindung) with regular plural Erfindungen. Declension follows standard patterns (der Erfindung, die Erfindungen). Not reflexive and no special preposition. Often used in technical and historical contexts discussing inventors and patents.
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Die Jury lobte die Erfindung der Studenten, obwohl nicht alle Tests erfolgreich verliefen.
The jury praised the students' invention, although not all tests were successful.
Die Erfindung des Buchdrucks hat die Welt verändert.
The invention of the printing press has changed the world.
Die Erfindung des Telefons veränderte die Welt.
The invention of the telephone changed the world.
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Imagine a lightbulb (idea) being held up — that image points to an 'Erfindung'.
think 'our-finding' — an invention is something you find/create
die → imagine the lightbulb wearing a ribbon (a feminine touch) to remember 'die Erfindung'
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Plural is regular with -en (die Erfindungen). Often used in contexts about patents, history and technology.