No. 12,975 in German
zusammenwachsen
To grow together.
In a sentence
Die zwei Städte begannen, durch gemeinsame Projekte zusammenzuwachsen.
The two cities started to grow together through joint projects.
Here, 'zusammenwachsen' is used figuratively to describe the process of two entities merging or becoming closer over time.
Nach der Operation mussten die Knochen wieder zusammenwachsen.
After the operation, the bones had to grow together again.
In this context, 'zusammenwachsen' is describing the physical process of tissues or bones healing and joining.
Mit der Zeit konnten die ursprünglich getrennten Teams zusammenwachsen.
Over time, the originally separated teams were able to bond and merge.
'Zusammenwachsen' is used figuratively to illustrate the integration or building of cohesion within groups.
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