die Zunahme
Translation
increase, rise, growth, gain (weight)
Examples
Es gab eine Zunahme der Bevölkerung.
There was an increase in the population.
Die Zunahme an Gewalt ist besorgniserregend.
The increase in violence is worrying.
Seine Zunahme von fünf Kilo war unerwartet.
His weight gain of five kilos was unexpected.
Grammar Patterns
((an increase)) ((of sth.)) an increase of sth. We see an increase of 10 percent.
((an increase)) ((in sth.)) an increase in sth. There is an increase in demand.
Similar Words
Anstieg (rise), Wachstum (growth), Erhöhung (increase); Antonym: Abnahme (decrease)
Etymology
From 'zu' (in addition, more) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'a taking on' or 'an additional taking'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking' (nehmen) 'more' (zu) onto a pile, causing it to increase in size.