Extraktion
feminine
The English word extraction is translated into German as Extraktion.
Extraktion is a formal term used in scientific or medical fields. In technical contexts, you may also use the compound noun Extraktionsprozess to describe an extraction process.
Meaning: act of extracting (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Extraktion is a direct loanword often used in chemistry or dentistry, the native German word Gewinnung is more common when referring to the extraction of natural resources like oil or gas. Additionally, the word Ausbeute is used to describe the output or yield obtained through extraction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Extraktion is feminine and is used with the definite article die.
Did you know?
- In a way that might confuse an English speaker, the German word for the yield or result of an extraction is Ausbeute. This word is also the standard German term for 'loot' or 'booty' taken during a robbery or war.
- In the perfume industry, the process of extracting scents is often called Enfleurage. Even in German, this French term is used instead of Extraktion to denote a specific, traditional floral technique.
- If you are talking about extracting a tooth, a German dentist might use the verb ziehen, which is the same common word used for 'to pull' or 'to draw'.
Examples in context
- Die Extraktion von DNAThe extraction of DNA
- Die Gewinnung von ErdgasThe extraction of natural gas
- Die Gewinnung von Kohlethe extraction of coal
- Die Ausbeute der Extraktion von Gold war hoch.The extraction yielded a high amount of gold
- Die Absaugung des Rauchs aus dem Raum.The extraction of smoke from the room
- Die Herausnahme eines Zahnes.The extraction of a tooth
- Die Extraktion ätherischer Öle aus Pflanzen.The extraction of essential oils from plants
- Die Extraktion der Daten dauert sehr lange.The extraction of the data takes a very long time.
- Wir planen die Extraktion des Öls.We are planning the extraction of the oil.
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are discussing a chemistry experiment in a lab.
- LauraLukas, ist die Extraktion schon fertig?Lukas, is the extraction already finished?
- LukasJa, Laura, ich habe gerade damit aufgehört.Yes, Laura, I just stopped doing it.
- LauraWar die Extraktion erfolgreich?Was the extraction successful?
- LukasJa, das Ergebnis sieht sehr gut aus.Yes, the result looks very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “extraction” translations and entries Extraktion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
