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

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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)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bienen helfen, die Blumen zu befruchten.Bees help to pollinate the flowers.
  2. Der Landwirt verwendet spezielle Techniken, um den Boden zu befruchten.The farmer uses special techniques to fertilize the soil.
  3. Das Ziel des Experiments war es, die Eizellen erfolgreich zu befruchten.The goal of the experiment was to successfully fertilize the egg cells.

2.) "To inspire or enrich"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Diskussionen mit dem Team haben das Projekt befruchtet.The discussions with the team enriched the project.
  2. Neue Kulturen können die Gesellschaft befruchten.New cultures can enrich society.
  3. Die Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Künstlern kann die eigene Arbeit befruchten.Collaboration with other artists can enrich one's own work.
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