erziehen
raise
Jemandem beibringen, sich richtig zu verhalten und Wichtiges für das Leben zu lernen.
The German word "erziehen" is a verb that means "to educate" or "to raise". It is derived from the prefix "er-" and the verb "ziehen," meaning "to pull" or "to draw." In this context, "erziehen" refers to guiding someone's development or upbringing, particularly in childhood.
Similar words in German include "bilden" (to educate or form), "ausbilden" (to train or instruct, typically for specific skills), and "haften" (to watch over or look after, though this is less common in this context).
The primary difference between "erziehen" and these similar terms lies in the emphasis: "erziehen" typically refers specifically to raising children or imparting moral and social education, while "bilden" and "ausbilden" can refer more broadly to forming and training individuals at any stage of life.
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Examples
Sie erziehen den Hund mit viel Geduld.verb
They raise the dog with a lot of patience.
Wie habt ihr eure Kinder in dieser schwierigen Zeit erzogen?verb
How did you raise your children in this difficult time?
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