noun
import, importation
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Import (noun): means 'import' or 'importation' referring to goods or data brought into a country or system. It's masculine (der Import) with plural Importe. Declensions like genitive des Imports. No irregularities; common in trade and computing contexts. Use as a standard noun, not a verb.
Examples
Der Import ist wichtig.
The import is important.
Die Firma meldete einen Import von 100 Tonnen Stahl diesen Monat.
The company reported an import of 100 tons of steel this month.
Der Import von Elektronikgeräten hat in letzter Zeit zugenommen.
The import of electronic devices has increased recently.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a cargo ship arriving with a big label 'Import'.
Looks like English 'import' — same meaning.
Masculine: use 'der' (der Import).
Notes
Import is a masculine noun often used in business contexts. Plural is 'Importe'.