Verb

entstehen

to arise, to originate, to emerge, to be created

Hier entsteht ein neues Gebäude.

A new building is being created here.

Wie ist dieses Problem entstanden?

How did this problem arise?

Daraus können Kosten entstehen.

Costs can arise from that.

((sth.Nom)) entsteht (sth.) arises A new problem has arisen.

((aus+3)) entstehen to arise from (sth.) An idea arose from the discussion.

Synonyms: aufkommen, sich bilden; Antonyms: vergehen, verschwinden

Prefix 'ent-' (indicating a beginning or emergence) + 'stehen' (to stand). Literally 'to stand forth'.

Imagine something 'standing' ('stehen') up and 'entering' ('ent-') existence.

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