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 become larger or increase in size, number, or importance(biology, development)
a.increase in physical size, mature
Das Kind wächst schnell.—The child is growing quickly.
b.expand in amount or importance
Die Wirtschaft wächst jedes Jahr.—The economy grows 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.
