Erziehung — meaning in English

English meaning

• education noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
• nurture noun Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.
• upbringing noun The way a person was raised and the values instilled in them during childhood.

Senses

Erziehung is used for these senses in English:

• education (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
• nurture The environmental influences that contribute to a person’s development (as opposed to "nature").

education — full definition

1. noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
2. noun The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.

nurture — full definition

1. noun Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.
2. noun The environmental and social influences on a person's development, as opposed to inherited traits.
3. verb To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

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