herzustellen

Herzustellen is the infinitive form of the German verb herstellen used in non-finite clauses, and it also appears as the noun form das Herstellen, referring to the act or process of creating or producing something. The verb itself is a separable-prefix verb composed of her-, a directional prefix meaning toward or into production, and stellen, to place or set. In practice, herstellen means to manufacture, produce, or create goods or information, often on a larger or systematic scale.

Etymology and grammar: The prefix her- indicates movement toward the speaker or toward a reference point, here signaling bringing something into existence. The past participle is hergestellt; present and imperfect forms are regular: ich stelle her, du stellst her, er/sie/es stellt her, wir stellen her, ihr stellt her, sie stellen her. The non-finite form for subordinate clauses is herzustellen, and the nominalization das Herstellen denotes the process. The verb's meaning can range from physical production to arranging or compiling information.

Usage: In economic, industrial, and consumer contexts, herstellen is used for manufacturing products, assembling components, or producing services. Labels such as "hergestellt" or "hergestellt in ..." appear on goods, often alongside origin indications. The noun das Herstellen emphasizes the activity itself, as in industry reports or process descriptions. Related verbs include produzieren, fertigen, erzeugen, and bearbeiten, each with subtle nuances (produzieren broadly means to produce, fertigen emphasizes finishing and assembly).

Examples: The company stellt hochwertige Elektronik her. Das Herstellen dieser Batterie erfordert präzise Qualitätskontrollen. Produkte, die in der EU hergestellt werden, können etikettiert werden.