VERB
wachsen/ˈvaksn̩/to grow; to increase
wachsen is a German verb that means to grow or to increase. It is pronounced /ˈvaksn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wuchs" and the past participle is "gewachsen".
Definitions
1.to grow (become larger or taller); (of living things, especially plants, children)(physical development, nature)
a.to develop and become larger or older
Die Kinder wachsen schnell.—The children are growing fast.
b.to grow (of plants)
Im Garten wachsen Tomaten.—Tomatoes are growing in the garden.
2.to increase (in number, amount, strength, etc.)(increase, extend)
a.to become greater; to rise
Die Wirtschaft wächst jedes Jahr um drei Prozent.—The economy grows by three percent every year.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wachsen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wachse |
| Present (du) | wächst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wächst |
| Preterite (ich) | wuchs |
| Participle II | gewachsen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wüchse |
| Imperative (singular) | wachse |
| Imperative (plural) | wachst |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wachsen" mean in English?
- "wachsen" means to grow or to increase. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wachsen"?
- "wachsen" is pronounced /ˈvaksn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wachsen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wachsen" is "gewachsen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "wachsen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wachsen" becomes "wuchs" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wachsen"?
- "wachsen" is a verb in German.
