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Wachsen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wachsen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to grow", "to increase" or "to wax".
Essential properties of "wachsen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: wachsen
- Simple past: wuchs
- Participle: gewachsen
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 "wachsen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To increase in size, quantity, or intensity"
- Definition: "To increase in size, quantity, or intensity."
- Translation(s): to grow, to increase
- Synonym(s): gedeihen, zunehmen
- Antonym(s): schrumpfen, abnehmen
- Related word(s): Wachstum, wachsen lassen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Pflanzen im Garten wachsen sehr schnell.
- Mein Sohn wächst wie ein Unkraut.
- Unsere Firma wächst jedes Jahr um 10%.
2.) "To apply wax to something"
- Definition: "To apply wax to something."
- Translation(s): to wax
- Synonym(s): polieren
- Related word(s): Wachs, wachsig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wächst sein Auto jede Woche.
- Die Skier müssen vor dem Rennen gewachst werden.
- Sie wächsen den Boden, um ihn glänzend zu halten.
3.) "To develop or mature"
- Definition: "To develop or mature."
- Translation(s): to develop, to mature, to grow up
- Synonym(s): reifen, sich entwickeln
- Antonym(s): verkümmern
- Related word(s): Entwicklung, Reifung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kinder wachsen schnell zu Erwachsenen heran.
- Eine Freundschaft wächst mit der Zeit.
- Ihre Fähigkeiten wachsen stetig.