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German ADJECTIVE B2 Rank 4162

entstanden

arisen / emerged

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entstanden

arisen / emerged

Describes that something has newly come about, been created, or occurred as the result of a process or event. It is the past participle of the verb 'entstehen' (to arise, to come into being).

example

Durch den Unfall ist ein erheblicher Schaden am Fahrzeug entstanden.

Considerable damage to the vehicle arose from the accident.

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near_synonym · confusable

entstanden vs gegründet

founded / based

'entstanden' and 'gegründet' can both say that something new has come into being. The difference lies in how it got there. 'entstanden' is generally used when something has arisen or emerged through a process, an event, or over time. This can be planned or unplanned. 'gegründet' is used especially for organizations, companies, associations, or cities when they have been deliberately established. Learners may confuse the words because a company has also 'entstanden' after it is founded. But 'gegründet' is more precise when you mean the official beginning of an organization.

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entstanden

Aus dem kleinen Gespräch ist später eine enge Freundschaft entstanden.

The small conversation later developed into a close friendship.

gegründet

Der Verein wurde vor zehn Jahren von Eltern aus dem Stadtteil gegründet.

The association was founded ten years ago by parents from the neighborhood.

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