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 increase in size, become larger or more developed(biology; general)
a.to physically grow (living beings, plants, etc.)
Das Kind wächst schnell.—The child is growing quickly.
b.to develop; become bigger (abstract or concrete)
Die Einwohnerzahl der Stadt wächst jedes Jahr.—The population of the city increases 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.
