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📦 What Exactly Does 'der Export' Mean?
Der Export (noun, masculine) refers to the export or shipment of goods or services from one economic area (e.g., a country) to another. It's the opposite of der Import (import). The term is primarily used in an economic context.
There is only this one article, 'der', for this word. No risk of confusion here! ✅
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Der Export
The noun 'Export' is masculine. Here are the declension tables:
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (Subject) | der | Export |
| Genitive (Possessive) | des | Export(e)s |
| Dative (Indirect Object) | dem | Export(e) |
| Accusative (Direct Object) | den | Export |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Exporte |
| Genitive | der | Exporte |
| Dative | den | Exporten |
| Accusative | die | Exporte |
📝 Application Examples
- Nominative: Der Export von Autos ist für Deutschland wichtig. (The export of cars is important for Germany.)
- Genitive: Der Wert des Exports stieg im letzten Quartal. (The value of the export increased last quarter.)
- Dative: Wir verdanken dem Export einen Teil unseres Wohlstands. (We owe part of our prosperity to the export.)
- Accusative: Die Regierung fördert den Export heimischer Produkte. (The government promotes the export of domestic products.)
- Plural: Die Exporte nach Asien haben zugenommen. (The exports to Asia have increased.)
💡 Usage in Context
'Der Export' is used almost exclusively in the fields of economics and trade (Wirtschaft und Handel). People often talk about:
- Export von Waren/Gütern: physical products sold abroad.
- Export von Dienstleistungen: e.g., consulting services, tourism.
- Exportüberschuss/-defizit: export surplus/deficit (comparison of exports and imports).
- Exportquote: export ratio (share of exports in the gross domestic product).
Typical verbs used with 'Export' are: steigern (to increase), fördern (to promote), senken (to lower), zurückgehen (to decrease), boomen (to boom).
In everyday language, 'die Ausfuhr' is a common synonym, but 'der Export' often sounds a bit more formal or technical.
🧠 Memory Aids for 'der Export'
- Article mnemonic: Think of a strong tradER (dER) handling thE Real big shipmEnts going out. The -ER ending sometimes hints at 'der'. Or: The German car (der Wagen) is a famous Export.
- Meaning mnemonic: EX-port means 'out' (like ex-boyfriend, he's *out* of the relationship) and '-port' comes from 'portare' (to carry, bring). So: *Carrying* something *out* of the country.
Imagine an expert porter (Ex-port-er), who is male ('der'), carrying goods out ('ex') of the port. That's 'der Export'.
🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms
Same Meaning (Synonyms):
- die Ausfuhr: The most common and direct synonym.
- der Verkauf ins Ausland: Description ('sale abroad'), less formal.
- der Außenhandel (broader sense): Foreign trade, includes export and import.
⚠️ Similar Words (Risk of Confusion):
😄 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Zollbeamte beim Export von Uhren immer gute Laune?
Weil die Zeit für ihn arbeitet! 😉
Why is the customs officer always in a good mood when exporting watches?
Because time works for him! 😉
✍️ Poem about Export
Der deutsche Wagen, schnell und schick,
findet im Ausland oft sein Glück.
Maschinen, Technik, Know-how-Wissen,
werden als Export nicht gern missen.
Von Hafen zu Hafen, über Land und Meer,
bringt die Ausfuhr den Profit hierher.
The German car, fast and chic,
Often finds its luck abroad, quick.
Machines, tech, know-how, and lore,
As an export, they're missed nevermore.
From port to port, over land and sea,
Exports bring profit here, you see.
❓ Riddle
Ich schicke Waren in die Welt hinaus,
verlasse oft das eigne Haus.
Mein Gegenteil holt Dinge rein.
Sag, Wirtschaftsbegriff, wer mag ich sein?
I send goods out into the world,
Often leaving my own home unfurled.
My opposite brings things inside.
Tell me, economic term, who am I, where do I hide?
Solution: der Export
🌐 Further Information
Word Composition: The word 'Export' comes from the Latin verb 'exportare', meaning 'to carry out' or 'to bring out' (ex = out, portare = to carry).
Economic Significance: Germany is traditionally a nation with very strong exports (often called 'Exportweltmeister' - world champion exporter). Exports are a crucial driver of the German economy.
Related Words: exportieren (verb: to export), der Exporteur (noun: exporter - person/company), exportfähig (adjective: exportable, capable of being exported).
Summary: is it der, die or das Export?
The word "Export" is masculine, so the correct article is always der Export. It refers to the act of sending goods or services to another country for sale.