wachsen
Translation
to grow, to increase, to wax
Examples
Die Pflanze wächst sehr schnell.
The plant is growing very fast.
Meine Haare wachsen wieder.
My hair is growing again.
Die Wirtschaft soll wachsen.
The economy is supposed to grow.
Grammar Patterns
wachsen to grow The children are growing quickly.
um et4 wachsen to grow by (an amount) The city has grown by 10%.
zu et3 wachsen to grow into sth. He has grown into a strong man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zunehmen, ansteigen; Antonyms: schrumpfen, abnehmen
Etymology
From Old High German 'wahsan', related to the English word 'wax' (as in a waxing moon).
Memory Tips
Think of a waxing moon, which 'grows' fuller. 'Wachsen' is the general term for growing.