Keimen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Keimen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to germinate", "to sprout" or "to bud".

Essential properties of "keimen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: keimen
  • Simple past: keimte
  • Participle: gekeimt

See full conjugation of keimen

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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 "keimen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin to grow, as a plant"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Samen beginnen zu keimen.The seeds begin to germinate.
  2. Nach dem Regen fangen die Pflanzen an zu keimen.After the rain, the plants start to sprout.
  3. In der Dunkelheit können die Kartoffeln keimen.In the dark, potatoes can sprout.

2.) "For an idea or feeling to begin to develop"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In ihm begann der Verdacht zu keimen.Suspicion began to emerge in him.
  2. Ein neuer Plan begann in ihrem Kopf zu keimen.A new plan began to develop in her mind.
  3. In der Gruppe begann Misstrauen zu keimen.Distrust began to emerge in the group.
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