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to take root
For plants: to develop roots in the soil and thereby anchor themselves firmly in the ground.
Nach dem Umpflanzen braucht der Baum einige Zeit, um wieder gut zu verwurzeln.
After being transplanted, the tree needs some time to take root well again.
The word is made up of the prefix 'ver-' and the noun 'Wurzel' (root). The prefix 'ver-' here describes the process of forming roots and becoming firmly established.
Die Ideologie ist tief in der Gesellschaft verwurzelt.
The ideology is deeply rooted in society.
'Verwurzeln' (to take root) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Er hat sich nie wirklich in der neuen Stadt verwurzelt.
He never really became rooted in the new city.
In the figurative meaning, the form 'verwurzelt sein' (to be rooted; past participle + sein) is often used. Less commonly, it is used reflexively: 'sich an einem Ort verwurzeln' (to put down roots in a place).
Meine Familie ist seit Generationen in diesem Dorf verwurzelt.
My family has been rooted in this village for generations.
Common adverbs that describe the strength of the connection are 'tief' (deeply), 'fest' (firmly), or 'stark' (strongly). One is often 'in' a culture, a tradition, or a region rooted.
Dieser Brauch ist tief in der lokalen Kultur verwurzelt.
This custom is deeply rooted in the local culture.
to anchor
'verankern' and 'verwurzeln' both have to do with firm support or being firmly held in place. 'verankern' often describes support that is deliberately created: you securely fasten something or firmly establish an idea in a system. 'verwurzeln' comes from the image of roots. With plants, it is meant literally; with people or groups, it means a deep connection to a place, a culture, or a community. The words can be confusing because both are also used figuratively. 'verankern' fits better with rules, rights, and fixed structures. 'verwurzelt sein' (to be rooted) fits better with home, tradition, and belonging.
Nach vielen Jahren in Köln ist Maria tief in der Stadt verwurzelt.
After many years in Cologne, Maria is deeply rooted in the city.
Das neue Gesetz verankert das Recht auf Beratung für alle Bürger.
The new law enshrines the right to consultation for all citizens.