up-and-coming / upward-growing
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up-and-coming
Describes a person, company, or region that is developing successfully, pursuing ambitious goals, and growing economically or in reputation.
Berlin gilt als eine junge, aufstrebende Metropole mit einer lebendigen Kunstszene.
Berlin is considered a young, up-and-coming metropolis with a lively art scene.
The word is the present participle of the verb 'aufstreben'. It is made up of 'auf' (upward) and 'streben' (to strive, to pursue a goal). This structure describes the idea of 'striving upward', both figuratively and literally.
Er ist ein junger, aufstrebender Politiker mit großen Ambitionen.
He is a young, up-and-coming politician with great ambitions.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the noun. If 'aufstrebend' refers to people, companies, countries, or markets, it is about success and growth. If it refers to plants or buildings, it means the physical direction upward.
Das Land hat sich zu einer aufstrebenden Wirtschaftsmacht entwickelt.
The country has developed into an up-and-coming economic power.
In economic and cultural contexts, 'aufstrebend' (up-and-coming) is often combined with certain nouns. Typical collocations are: 'ein aufstrebendes Talent' (an up-and-coming talent), 'ein aufstrebender Künstler' (an up-and-coming artist), 'ein aufstrebendes Unternehmen' (an up-and-coming company), or 'ein aufstrebender Markt' (an emerging market).
Die Galerie fördert vor allem junge, aufstrebende Künstlerinnen und Künstler.
The gallery mainly supports young, up-and-coming artists.
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'wachsend' and 'aufstrebend' can both describe something becoming larger, stronger, or more important. 'wachsend' is neutral and only says that something is increasing, for example interest, problems, or numbers. 'aufstrebend' says more: a person, company, or region is developing successfully and gaining importance or reputation. If you only mean an amount or intensity, 'wachsend' fits better. If you want to emphasize success and positive development, 'aufstrebend' sounds more precise.
Das aufstrebende Unternehmen hat dieses Jahr viele neue Mitarbeiter eingestellt.
The up-and-coming company has hired many new employees this year.
Das wachsende Interesse an Deutschkursen freut die Sprachschule.
The growing interest in German courses is good news for the language school.