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entstehen
to arise
To begin to exist; to form, develop, or come about as a result of something.
example
Durch den starken Regen ist ein großer Schaden am Haus entstanden.
Because of the heavy rain, major damage to the house arose.
entstehen
to arise
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Entstehen' (to arise) is an inseparable verb made up of 'ent-' and 'stehen' (to stand). It describes how something new comes into being, often as the result of a process.
EXAMPLE
Aus einer kleinen Idee ist ein großes Projekt entstanden.
A large project arose from a small idea.
Perfect tense with 'sein'
The perfect tense of 'entstehen' (to arise) is always formed with the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be), because it describes a change of state (from nonexistence to existence).
EXAMPLE
Wann ist dieses Gebäude entstanden?
When did this building arise?
Use with prepositions
To name the cause or origin of something, 'entstehen' (to arise) is often combined with the prepositions 'durch' (through/by, naming the cause) or 'aus' (from, naming the material/source).
EXAMPLE
Durch die Hitzewelle sind viele Waldbrände entstanden.
Many forest fires arose because of the heat wave.
Compare with
entstehen vs werden
to become / will
'werden' and 'entstehen' can both describe that something new happens or develops. 'werden' is used when someone or something gets a new state or a new quality: 'Es wird dunkel' (It is getting dark), 'jemand wird krank' (someone becomes ill), 'ein Plan wird wichtig' (a plan becomes important). 'entstehen' is used when something begins to exist or forms, often as the result of something else. A problem, damage, or an idea can 'entstehen'. Learners may confuse the words because both express development. In practical terms: 'werden' fits a new state, while 'entstehen' fits something that newly exists.
entstehen
Nach der Besprechung entsteht eine neue Idee für das Projekt.
After the meeting, a new idea for the project arises.
werden
Zum Abend hin ist es im Garten kühl geworden.
Toward evening, it got cool in the garden.
In real life
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