wachsen
grow
Größer oder mehr werden; sich entwickeln oder zunehmen.
The German word "wachsen" is a verb meaning "to grow". It stands alone without prefixes and describes the process of increasing in size, number, or development.
Similar words in German include:
- zunehmen (to increase)
- reproduzieren (to reproduce, mostly biological)
- gedeihen (to thrive or prosper)
Difference:
- Wachsen emphasizes natural or physical growth (e.g., plants, children, economy).
- Zunehmen focuses on quantitative increase, often numerical.
- Gedeihen highlights successful thriving or flourishing rather than mere growth.
- Reproduzieren refers more specifically to biological reproduction or replication.
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Examples
Die Blumen wachsen schnell.verb
The flowers are growing quickly.
In unserem Garten wachsen viele Pflanzen.verb
In our garden many plants grow.
Auf dem Balkon wachsen Tomaten.verb
On the balcony, tomatoes grow.
Tomaten wachsen jetzt schnell.verb
Tomatoes grow quickly now.
Pflanzen wachsen jeden Tag.verb
Plants grow every day.
Kinder wachsen jeden Tag ein bisschen.verb
Children grow a little every day.
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