adjectiveadverb

wachsend

növekedni

Etwas, das größer wird oder zunimmt.

The German word "wachsend" is an adjective (present participle of the verb wachsen) meaning "growing" or "increasing". It is derived from the verb "wachsen", which means "to grow" or "to increase".

Similar words include:

  • zunehmend (increasing)
  • steigend (rising)
  • expandierend (expanding)

Difference:

  • wachsend emphasizes natural or gradual growth.
  • zunehmend often focuses on quantitative increase.
  • steigend is related more to rising in levels or numbers, often used for prices or temperatures.
  • expandierend implies active expansion or spreading out, often for businesses or areas.

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Examples

Die wachsende Pflanze braucht mehr Licht.adjective

A növekvő növénynek több fényre van szüksége.

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