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welken

wilt

Meaning of welken

plants plant parts growth verb

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

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

🇩🇪German
welken

Emphasizes drying out and browning of plant tissue, often due to heat or drought.

B2Often

Die Feldfrüchte verdorrten in der langen Dürreperiode.

Сельхозкультуры завяли во время длительной засухи.

🇩🇪German

Literally loss of freshness and turgor of flowers or leaves; very close to 'wilt'.

B2Very Often

Die Rosen verwelken, wenn sie nicht genug Wasser bekommen.

Розы вянут, если они не получают достаточно воды.

🇩🇪German

Describes the process of losing moisture — the cause behind wilting or drying out.

B2Often

Die Erde ist so hart, dass die Topfpflanze austrocknet.

Почва настолько сухая, что комнатное растение пересыхает.

V
🇩🇪German
verkümmern

Means stunted growth or underdevelopment — often a long-term effect rather than a temporary wilting.

B2Rarely

Ohne genügend Licht werden die Triebe verkümmern.

Без достаточного света побеги будут недоразвиваться.

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welken translation: wilt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce welken

[ˈvɛlkən]

welken translation

wilt

welken transcription

[ˈvɛlkən]

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welken meaning: what does it mean?

(von Pflanzen oder Pflanzenteilen) schlaff werden und herabhängen

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

Is welken part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?

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

Is welken part of Plants vocabulary?

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

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