Befruchten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Befruchten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fertilize", "to pollinate" or "to enrich".
Essential properties of "befruchten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: befruchten
- Simple past: befruchtete
- Participle: befruchtet
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "befruchten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To fertilize (biologically)"
- Definition: "To unite sexual cells to initiate the development of a new organism."
- Translation(s): to fertilize, to pollinate
- Synonym(s): düngen, belegen
- Antonym(s): sterilisieren
- Related word(s): Befruchtung, Fruchtbarkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bienen helfen, die Blumen zu befruchten.
- Der Landwirt verwendet spezielle Techniken, um den Boden zu befruchten.
- Das Ziel des Experiments war es, die Eizellen erfolgreich zu befruchten.
2.) "To inspire or enrich"
- Definition: "To inspire or enrich an idea or project with new perspectives."
- Translation(s): to enrich, to inspire, to stimulate
- Synonym(s): anregen, bereichern
- Antonym(s): entleeren
- Related word(s): Inspiration, Kreativität
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Diskussionen mit dem Team haben das Projekt befruchtet.
- Neue Kulturen können die Gesellschaft befruchten.
- Die Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Künstlern kann die eigene Arbeit befruchten.
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