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werden

become

Meaning of werden

start to be something

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German/ˈveːʁdən/
become
werden - become
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werden belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

werdenbecome
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

werden synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between werden / sich entwickeln / sich verändern / bekommen / entstehen / bleiben

🇩🇪German
werden

become — start to be something

A1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
sich entwickeln

Means “to develop” or “to gradually become something else.” It is used when change happens step by step.

A1Often

Das Kind entwickelt sich gut.

Ребёнок хорошо развивается.

S
🇩🇪German
sich verändern

Means “to change” or “to become different.” It is a very general word for any kind of change.

A1Very Often

Das Wetter verändert sich schnell.

Погода быстро меняется.

B
🇩🇪German
bekommen

Mostly means “to receive” or “to get,” not “to become.” It is only rarely a synonym of become.

A1Very Often

Ich bekomme ein Buch zum Geburtstag.

Я получаю книгу на день рождения.

E
🇩🇪German
entstehen

Means “to arise” or “to come into being.” It is usually used for things, problems, ideas, or phenomena, not for a person becoming something.

A1Often

Hier entsteht ein neues Haus.

Здесь появляется новый дом.

B
🇩🇪German
bleiben

Means “to stay” or “to remain” and shows no change. It is the opposite of “to become.”

A1Very Often

Er bleibt ruhig.

Он остаётся спокойным.

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werden translation: become. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce werden

/ˈveːʁdən/

werden translation

become

werden transcription

/ˈveːʁdən/

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werden meaning: what does it mean?

anfangen, etwas zu sein

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