heranwachsend
Translation
adolescent, growing, maturing
Examples
Ein heranwachsender Jugendlicher hat viele Fragen.
An adolescent youth has many questions.
Die heranwachsende Generation ist sehr technikaffin.
The growing generation is very tech-savvy.
Grammar Patterns
((heranwachsend)) + Noun growing/adolescent ~ Ein heranwachsender Baum braucht viel Wasser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jugendlich, pubertierend; Antonyms: erwachsen, ausgewachsen
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'heran-' (towards, up to) and 'wachsend' (growing). It literally means 'growing towards' adulthood.
Memory Tips
Imagine a plant 'growing towards' (heranwachsen) the sun. It's in the process of becoming fully grown.