besiedeln
settle · colonize
An einem Ort leben oder sich dort neu niederlassen, oft in Gruppen, und den Ort dauerhaft bewohnen.
The German word "besiedeln" is a verb that means "to settle" or "to inhabit." It is derived from the prefix "be-" and the verb "siedeln," which means "to settle" or "to establish a residence." "Besiedeln" refers to the act of populating an area, often used in the context of establishing communities in previously uninhabited regions.
Similar words in German include "ansiedeln" (to settle), "bevölkernden" (to populate), and "behausen" (to occupy).
The difference is mainly in context: "ansiedeln" emphasizes the act of establishing or setting up a new community, while "bevölkern" refers specifically to increasing the population in an area. "Besiedeln" can imply both the act of initial settlement and the overall process of inhabiting a place.
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Examples
Die Menschen besiedeln das Gebiet.verb
People settle the area.
Die Menschen besiedeln das Gebiet.verb
The people settle the area.
Vor vielen Jahren besiedelten verschiedene Tiere diesen Wald.verb
Many years ago, various animals settled this forest.
Wann besiedeln Pflanzen normalerweise eine leere Fläche nach einem Brand?verb
When do plants normally colonize an empty area after a fire?
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