Groeien
Example: De planten groeien snel in de warme zon.
Definition
"Groeien" means to increase in size, number, or development over time. It is commonly used to describe plants, animals, or other living things becoming larger or more mature, as in the phrase 'De planten groeien snel in de warme zon,' which means plants grow quickly in the warm sun.
Etymology
The Dutch word "groeien" comes from the Old Dutch 'growen,' related to the German 'wachsen' and English 'grow.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*grōaną,' meaning 'to grow or flourish.' Did you know? The English word 'grow' shares this ancient root, connecting these languages through the concept of natural increase.
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"Groeien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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