Sich entwickeln
Example: Kinder entwickeln sich schnell in den ersten Lebensjahren.
Definition
"Sich entwickeln" means to grow, change, or progress naturally over time, often referring to personal, physical, or intellectual growth. For example, children develop quickly in their early years, gaining new skills and abilities as they evolve.
Etymology
The phrase "sich entwickeln" comes from the German reflexive verb combining 'sich' (oneself) and 'entwickeln' (to develop or unfold). 'Entwickeln' originally meant to unwrap or unfold, derived from 'wickeln' (to wrap). Did you know it literally suggests unwrapping oneself to grow or improve?
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"Sich entwickeln" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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