Goethe B1 Noun #1560 Noun

der Nachwuchs

Plural: die no plural
Based on: nach, wachsen
1.

the offsprings, new generation

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  • Die Katze bekommt Nachwuchs.
  • The cat is going to have kittens (lit.: offspring).
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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 'Nachwuchs' have?

Nachwuchs has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the offsprings, new generation.

What is the gender of 'Nachwuchs'?

der

What is the plural of 'Nachwuchs'?

die no plural

What is 'Nachwuchs' related to?

The word 'Nachwuchs' is related to nach and wachsen.

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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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