Importierter

Importierter is a German adjective formed from the verb importieren, meaning to import. It is used to describe goods that have been brought into a country from abroad, typically in contrast to domestically produced items. The term is common in trade, logistics, and everyday language when specifying origin.

In grammar, importierter is the attributive form that agrees with the noun it modifies. It can appear with masculine singular nouns as in importierter Wein, with feminine singular nouns as in importierte Ware, and in plural as in importierte Waren. The ending changes according to gender, number and case, following standard German adjective declension after determiners. A bare noun without a determiner would typically use the strong declension, e.g., importierte Weine.

Etymology: The word stems from the verb importieren, which itself derives from Latin importare and from the Old French importer, with the English word import sharing a common root. In German, the participial form can function as an adjective as shown.

Usage notes: The term is neutral and factual, often used in product labeling, catalogs, and reports to indicate origin. In everyday language, speakers may adjust the ending to agree with the noun, for example “importierte Weine” (plural) or “importierte Ware” (feminine singular). See also Import, Export, und Warenkunde.