verb
aufwachsen
grow up
Wenn ein Kind älter wird und langsam zum Erwachsenen wird.
The German word "aufwachsen" is a verb meaning "to grow up" or "to be raised".
- It is made of two parts:
- "auf" (prefix meaning "up")
- "wachsen" (verb meaning "to grow").
Similar words:
- heranwachsen (to mature, grow up)
- großwerden (to grow up, become big)
Differences:
- "aufwachsen" primarily emphasizes the process of growing up, often related to upbringing and environment.
- "heranwachsen" focuses more on the biological or physical development into adulthood.
- "großwerden" is more general and informal, emphasizing becoming bigger or older.
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Examples
Die Kinder wachsen in einer liebevollen Umgebung auf.verb
The children grow up in a loving environment.
Er ist in Berlin aufgewachsen.verb
He grew up in Berlin.
Junge Menschen können hier sicher aufwachsen.verb
Young people can grow up safely here.
Kinder wachsen in dieser Stadt glücklich auf.verb
Children grow up happily in this city.
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