angezüchtet
Translation
acquired, cultivated, bred
Examples
Sein Lächeln wirkt angezüchtet.
His smile seems acquired/forced.
Diese Hunderasse wurde speziell angezüchtet.
This dog breed was specially bred.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is acquired/bred sth. is acquired/bred His arrogance is acquired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anerzogen (trained), künstlich (artificial); Antonyms: angeboren (innate), natürlich (natural)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, to) + 'gezüchtet' (past participle of 'züchten', to breed/cultivate). Literally 'bred onto' something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' as 'on' and 'züchten' as 'breeding'. A quality that is 'bred on' to someone, not natural.