gedeihen
thrive
Es bedeutet, dass etwas gut wächst, sich positiv entwickelt oder erfolgreich wird.
The German word "gedeihen" is a verb meaning "to thrive", "to prosper", or "to flourish". The root comes from an old Germanic word related to growth and prosperity.
Similar words:
- wachsen (to grow)
- blühen (to bloom)
- gedeihlich sein (to be beneficial)
Difference:
- gedeihen emphasizes overall thriving or successful development, often in a natural or figurative sense.
- wachsen focuses more on physical growth.
- blühen specifically means blooming or flourishing, often literally with plants but also figuratively.
So, gedeihen is broader and more about prospering or doing well in general.
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Examples
Die Pflanzen gedeihen im Garten sehr gut.verb
The plants thrive very well in the garden.
Seine Bäume gedeihen prächtig.verb
His trees thrive splendidly.
Tomaten gedeihen besonders schnell im warmen Klima.verb
Tomatoes thrive especially quickly in the warm climate.
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