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generate in German

generate in German is erzeugen, generieren — generate means to produce or create something, especially as an effect or output.

generate in German

erzeugen
verb
generieren
verb
(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.

What does "generate" mean?

  1. verb To produce or create something, especially as an effect or output.
    "The new shop should generate plenty of jobs for local people."
  2. verb To produce something as a result of a chemical, physical, or computational process.
    "Rubbing the balloon on wool can generate a small static charge."
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generate in a sentence

  • The new shop should generate plenty of jobs for local people.
  • Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight.
  • Rubbing the balloon on wool can generate a small static charge.
  • The program will generate a unique password every time you press the button.

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What is "generate" in German?
"generate" in German is erzeugen, generieren. generate means: To produce or create something, especially as an effect or output.
How do you use "generate" in a sentence?
Example: "The new shop should generate plenty of jobs for local people." In German, "generate" is erzeugen, generieren.
Are there other ways to say "generate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "generate": erzeugen, generieren.
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