anwachsen
grow · increase
Es bedeutet, dass etwas größer wird oder mehr wird.
The German verb "anwachsen" means "to grow" or "to increase".
- It is made up of "an" (a prefix meaning "on" or "up") and "wachsen" (meaning "to grow").
Similar words:
- zunehmen (to increase, gain)
- steigen (to rise)
- ansteigen (to ascend, increase)
Differences:
- "anwachsen" often implies a natural or continuous growth (e.g., population, size).
- "zunehmen" is more general for any increase, including weight or numbers.
- "steigen" emphasizes upward movement, often for prices or levels.
- "ansteigen" refers specifically to rising levels, like temperature or water level.
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Examples
Die Produktion soll im nächsten Jahr weiter anwachsen.verb
The production is expected to continue to grow next year.
Diese Branche wird weiter anwachsen.verb
This industry will continue to grow.
In diesem Jahr wird die Nachfrage stark anwachsen.verb
This year, demand will grow significantly.
Diese Zahl wächst jedes Mal stark an.verb
This number increases significantly each time.
Die Bevölkerung kann noch weiter anwachsen.verb
The population can grow even further.
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