gewachsen
Translation
up to (a task), equal to (a challenge), grown
Examples
Die Bäume sind hoch gewachsen.
The trees have grown tall.
Er ist der Aufgabe gewachsen.
He is up to the task.
Grammar Patterns
to be up to ((sth.dat)) She is up to the new challenge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fähig (capable), kompetent (competent); Antonym: nicht gewachsen (not up to it)
Etymology
Past participle of 'wachsen' (to grow). The figurative meaning 'up to a task' comes from the idea of having 'grown' to meet a challenge.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have 'grown' to be big enough to handle a task. You are 'gewachsen' for the challenge.