No. 2,567 in German
wurzeln
"To root" or "to take root."
In a sentence
Die alte Eiche hat tief in der Erde verwurzelt.
The old oak tree has deeply rooted in the ground.
Here, 'verwurzelt' is used metaphorically to emphasize the tree's strong natural establishment in the soil.
Die Familie hat sich in dieser Region seit Generationen verwurzelt.
The family has rooted itself in this region for generations.
In this sentence, 'verwurzelt' is used figuratively to describe a long-term settlement and cultural integration in a region.
Alle Pflanzen, die wir gepflanzt haben, beginnen jetzt zu wurzeln.
All the plants we have planted are now starting to root.
Here, 'wurzeln' is used in its literal sense, describing the growth of roots in plants.
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