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nourish in German

nourish in German is ernähren, aufziehen, nähren — nourish means to feed something so it grows and stays healthy.

nourish in German

ernähren
verb
(transitive) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.
aufziehen
verb
(transitive) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.
nähren
verb
(transitive) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.
aufziehen
verb
(transitive, of a person) To educate or bring up; to nurture; to promote emotional, spiritual or other non-physical growth.
erziehen
verb
(transitive, of a person) To educate or bring up; to nurture; to promote emotional, spiritual or other non-physical growth.
großziehen
verb
(transitive, of a person) To educate or bring up; to nurture; to promote emotional, spiritual or other non-physical growth.

What does "nourish" mean?

  1. verb To feed something so it grows and stays healthy.
    "A balanced diet nourishes both body and mind."
  2. verb To encourage or support a feeling, idea, or relationship over time.
    "Their friendship was nourished by years of shared holidays."
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nourish in a sentence

  • A balanced diet nourishes both body and mind.
  • Rich soil nourishes the roots of the vines.
  • Their friendship was nourished by years of shared holidays.

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What is "nourish" in German?

"nourish" in German is ernähren, aufziehen, nähren. nourish means: To feed something so it grows and stays healthy.

How do you use "nourish" in a sentence?

Example: "A balanced diet nourishes both body and mind." In German, "nourish" is ernähren, aufziehen, nähren.

Are there other ways to say "nourish" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "nourish": ernähren, aufziehen, nähren, erziehen, großziehen.

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