German Word: erfinden
English Meaning: 1. to invent 2. to make sth up (a story), to fabricate

Word Forms: erfand, erfände, erfänden, erfanden, erfandest, erfändest, erfandet, erfändet, erfandst, erfind, erfinde, erfindend, erfindest, erfindet, erfunden, erfundene, erfundenen

Example Sentences:

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Die Currywurst wurde von einer Frau in Berlin erfunden.
The curry sausage was invented by a woman in Berlin.
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Das Klavier wurde 1709 in Italien erfunden.
The piano was invented in 1709 in Italy.
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Wer hat das Rad erfunden?
Who invented the wheel?
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