verwildern
Translation
to run wild, to grow wild, to become feral
Examples
Der Garten ist völlig verwildert.
The garden has completely run wild.
Die Katze ist in der Stadt verwildert.
The cat became feral in the city.
Ohne Pflege verwildern die Pflanzen.
Without care, the plants grow wild.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to run wild, to grow wild The abandoned garden is running wild.
Similar Words
verkommen (to go to ruin), wuchern (to grow rampant); Antonyms: zähmen (to tame), kultivieren (to cultivate)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating a change of state) and 'wild' (wild). Literally 'to become wild'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a garden 'ver-' (changing) into a 'wild' jungle.