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wachsen

grow

verb VAHK-sen Common

Usage Note

wachsen ('to grow') is strong and takes sein in the perfect: Der Baum ist gewachsen. Beware a separate weak verb wachsen meaning 'to wax/polish', which takes haben — context disambiguates.

Examples

"Die Pflanzen wachsen im Garten."

Natural Translation

The plants grow in the garden.

Literal Translation

The plants grow in-the garden.

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