Translation
the adult, grown-up
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Word origin
From the adjective erwachsen ('grown up'), the past participle of the verb erwachsen ('to grow up'), from er- and wachsen ('to grow'), which is cognate with English wax, as in 'the waxing moon'.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- wachsen
- English cognates
- wax
Grammar
Examples
geeignet.
This film is only suitable for adults.
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As an adult, she now has to decide for herself.
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The adults sat in the living room and talked.
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