noun

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emerge

Wenn etwas neu beginnt oder zu existieren anfängt.

The German word "entstehen" is a verb that means "to arise," "to originate," or "to come into being." It is composed of the prefix "ent-" and the verb "stehen," which means "to stand." The idea behind "entstehen" often refers to the emergence or development of something, whether it be a concept, a problem, or even a physical structure.

Similar words in German include "sich bilden" (to form), "entwickeln" (to develop), and "auftreten" (to occur).

The difference between "entstehen" and these similar words can lie in context: "sich bilden" may imply a more active shaping process, "entwickeln" suggests a progression over time, and "auftreten" often focuses on something appearing or happening rather than the process of coming into existence.

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Examples

Das Entstehen neuer Ideen fasziniert mich.noun

The emergence of new ideas fascinates me.

Aus dem Chaos entsteht oft Großes.noun

Great things often emerge from chaos.

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