welken

The German word "welken" is a verb that means "to wilt" or "to fade", typically used for plants and flowers. It describes the process of losing freshness and drying out.

• It is derived from the adjective "welk", meaning "wilted" or "drooping".

Similar words:

• "verwelken" (to wither, to fade away)
• "austrocknen" (to dry out)
• "erschlaffen" (to become limp, to droop)

Difference:

• "Welken" focuses on the loss of vitality or freshness in plants.
• "Verwelken" implies the full process of fading or dying off, often irreversible.
• "Austrocknen" emphasizes drying out due to lack of moisture.
• "Erschlaffen" can be used more broadly for limpness, not only in plants but also in body parts or objects.