erwachsen

Based on: erwachsen (aus)
Goethe B1 Adjective
1.

mature, adult, grown up

(Note that the verb "erwachsen" is NOT about growing up anymore. Only this adjective is.)
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  • "Thomas, ich mache ab jetzt jeden Morgen vor dem Kaffee Yoga.""Puh, du bist sooo erwachsen."
  • "Thomas, from now on, I'll do yoga every morning before the coffee.""Phew, you're so grown up/such a grown up."
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Word of the Day – “wachsen”

A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.

Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen

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How many meanings does the German word 'erwachsen' have?

erwachsen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. mature, adult, grown up.

What is 'erwachsen' related to?

The word 'erwachsen' is related to erwachsen (aus).

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Word of the Day – “wachsen”
A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.
Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen
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