werden
become
Meaning of werden
anfangen, etwas zu sein
start to be something
Pronunciation
werden with English translation
werden usage examples
Er wird Arzt.
He's going to become a doctor.
Aus dem Kind wird ein Schüler.
The child becomes a schoolkid.
werden synonyms
What's the difference between werden, sich entwickeln, sich verändern, entstehen, bekommen, and bleiben
Means “to develop” or “to gradually become something else.” It is used when change happens step by step.
Means “to change” or “to become different.” It is a very general word for any kind of change.
Means “to arise” or “to come into being.” It is usually used for things, problems, ideas, or phenomena, not for a person becoming something.
Advanced: broader words
Mostly means “to receive” or “to get,” not “to become.” It is only rarely a synonym of become.
Means “to stay” or “to remain” and shows no change. It is the opposite of “to become.”
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Questions about this word
What does werden mean?
start to be something
How do you pronounce werden?
werden is pronounced [ˈveːʁdən].
How is werden used in a sentence?
He's going to become a doctor. Translation: Er wird Arzt.
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