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verwelken

wither

Meaning of verwelken

plants plant parts growth verb

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German[fɛɐ̯ˈvɛlkən]
wither
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verwelken belongs to the topic "Plant Parts and Growth". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

verwelkenwither
Blumeflower
Grasgrass
Roserose
Bohnebeans
Zwiebelonion
Erbsepeas

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What's the difference between verwelken / welken / austrocknen / verkümmern

🇩🇪German
verwelken

often implies drying out and dying of the plant or parts; stronger and often less reversible than 'welken'

B2Often

Bei der Hitze verdorrten die Gräser auf der Wiese.

От жары травы на лугу засохли.

W
🇩🇪German
welken

a general term for loss of turgor in leaves or flowers; often reversible

B2Very Often

Nach der schlechten Pflege begannen die Rosenblätter zu welken.

После плохого ухода лепестки роз начали вянуть.

🇩🇪German

focuses on the process of losing moisture (e.g., soil, tissues); emphasizes the cause — drying out

B2Often

Der Boden im Topf ist komplett ausgetrocknet und die Pflanzen leiden.

Почва в горшке полностью пересохла, и растения страдают.

V
🇩🇪German
verkümmern

means to become stunted or waste away due to poor conditions; often used figuratively for limited growth or decline

B2Rarely

Ohne genügend Nährstoffe werden die Triebe verkümmern.

Без достаточного количества питательных веществ побеги будут недоразвиваться.

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How to pronounce verwelken and what this word means

verwelken translation: wither. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce verwelken

[fɛɐ̯ˈvɛlkən]

verwelken translation

wither

verwelken transcription

[fɛɐ̯ˈvɛlkən]

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verwelken meaning: what does it mean?

langsam austrocknen und schlaff werden

verwelken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

verwelken is pronounced as [fɛɐ̯ˈvɛlkən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is verwelken part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?

Yes, verwelken (wither) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is verwelken part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, verwelken (wither) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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