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nurture in German

nurture in German is Päppeln, Umhegen, Umsorgen — nurture means care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.

nurture in German

Päppeln
noun
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
Umhegen
noun
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
Umsorgen
noun
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
Erziehung
noun
The environmental influences that contribute to a person’s development (as opposed to "nature").
Pflege
noun
The environmental influences that contribute to a person’s development (as opposed to "nature").
Umwelteinflüsse
noun
The environmental influences that contribute to a person’s development (as opposed to "nature").
hegen und pflegen
verb
To nourish or nurse.
umsorgen
verb
To nourish or nurse.
fördern
verb
(figuratively, by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
voranbringen
verb
(figuratively, by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.

What does "nurture" mean?

  1. noun Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.
    "The plants thrived under her careful nurture."
  2. noun The environmental and social influences on a person's development, as opposed to inherited traits.
    "The debate over nature versus nurture is far from settled."
  3. verb To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
    "The teacher nurtured her students' curiosity from an early age."

nurture in a sentence

  • The plants thrived under her careful nurture.
  • The debate over nature versus nurture is far from settled.
  • The teacher nurtured her students' curiosity from an early age.
  • He had nurtured the small business for over a decade.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nurture" in German?

"nurture" in German is Päppeln, Umhegen, Umsorgen. nurture means: Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.

How do you use "nurture" in a sentence?

Example: "The plants thrived under her careful nurture." In German, "nurture" is Päppeln, Umhegen, Umsorgen.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "nurture": Päppeln, Umhegen, Umsorgen, Erziehung, Pflege, Umwelteinflüsse.

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