Erwachsen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erwachsen" is mainly used as adjective meaning "mature", "adult" or "grown-up". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "erwachsen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: erwachsen
Simple past: erwuchs
Participle: erwachsen

See full conjugation of erwachsen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erwachsen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Mature, grown-up (adjective)"

"Erwachsen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Having reached physical or mental maturity."
Translation(s): mature, adult, grown-up
Synonym(s): mündig, reif
Antonym(s): kindlich, unreif
Related word(s): Erwachsener, Reife

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie ist sehr erwachsen für ihr Alter.She is very mature for her age.
Ein erwachsenes Verhalten wird erwartet.Adult behavior is expected.
Er hat sich erwachsen entschieden.He made a mature decision.

2.) "To arise, to result from (verb)"

"Erwachsen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To develop or arise from something, usually problems or responsibilities."
Translation(s): arise, result, develop, emerge
Synonym(s): entstehen, sich entwickeln
Related word(s): Wachstum, Entwicklung

📝 Some usage examples:

Aus dieser Situation kann viel Gutes erwachsen.Much good can arise from this situation.
Probleme erwachsen aus Missverständnissen.Problems arise from misunderstandings.
Neue Chancen erwachsen aus Veränderungen.New opportunities arise from changes.

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