geschaffen

Geschaffen is the past participle of the German verb schaffen, meaning to create or to accomplish. In standard usage it appears in two main ways: as part of passive or perfect constructions of the verb (for example, Gott hat die Welt geschaffen, the world was created) and as an adjective describing suitability or origin (for example, eine für diese Aufgabe geschaffene Person).

As an adjective, geschaffen typically denotes that someone or something is well suited or destined for a task or role. Common phrases include: für diese Aufgabe geschaffen or er ist für den Beruf geschaffen. In attributive position it can form phrases like eine geschaffene Ordnung or eine für diese Aufgabe geschaffene Person. This usage emphasizes appropriateness or natural fit rather than the act of creation itself.

Distinctions from geschäftt and related forms are important. The past participle geschafft is used with meanings like “to manage” or “to succeed at something,” as in Ich habe es geschafft. In contrast, geschaffen relates to creation, origin, or design, as in die Welt geschaffen or etwas geschaffen für einen bestimmten Zweck. In theological or literary contexts geschaffen is often employed to indicate divine or intentional creation, e.g., etwas ist von Gott geschaffen.

Etymology and related terms: geschaffen derives from the verb schaffen, which is linked to the noun Schöpfung (creation). The term also appears in compounds and attributive phrases that emphasize purpose, design, or suitability.

See also: schaffen, Schöpfung, Geschöpf.