regenerieren
Translation
to regenerate, to recover, to rejuvenate
Examples
Der Wald regeneriert sich nach dem Brand.
The forest regenerates after the fire.
Man muss den Wasserfilter regenerieren.
One must regenerate the water filter.
Grammar Patterns
((reflexive)) to regenerate (oneself) The liver can regenerate itself.
((sth.)) to regenerate (sth.) We need to regenerate the system's database.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to recover, to renew; Antonyms: to degenerate, to wear out
Etymology
From Latin 'regenerare' (to bring forth again). 're-' (again) + 'generare' (to generate).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'regenerate'. Think of a body regenerating cells or a forest regenerating after a fire.