befruchtet
Translation
fertilized, impregnated, fecundated
Examples
Die Eizelle wurde erfolgreich befruchtet.
The egg cell was successfully fertilized.
Ein befruchtetes Ei entwickelt sich zum Küken.
A fertilized egg develops into a chick.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is fertilized ((sth.)) is fertilized The egg cell is fertilized.
a fertilized ((noun)) a fertilized egg
Similar Words
geschwängert (pregnant); Antonym: unbefruchtet (unfertilized)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to make something) + 'Frucht' (fruit). Literally 'to make fruitful'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Frucht' (fruit) with the idea of bearing fruit or offspring to remember 'fertilized'.