verwurzelt
rooted
Closely connected to a place, group, tradition, or culture and firmly established there.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist tief in ihrer Heimat verwurzelt.
She is deeply rooted in her homeland.
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Meanings
verwurzelt
rooted
Anchored in the soil by roots and thus growing firmly in one place.
EXAMPLE
Der alte Baum ist tief im Boden verwurzelt.
The old tree is deeply rooted in the soil.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Verwurzelt' (rooted) is the past participle of the verb 'verwurzeln' (to take root) and is often used with 'sein' (to be). This form describes a state that lasts over a long period.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie ist seit Generationen in diesem Dorf verwurzelt.
The family has been rooted in this village for generations.
Fixed preposition
In its figurative sense, 'verwurzelt' (rooted) is often used with 'in' followed by the dative. Typical collocations refer to one's homeland, culture, traditions, or a community.
EXAMPLE
Er ist fest in der örtlichen Musikszene verwurzelt.
He is firmly rooted in the local music scene.
Context clue
Whether 'verwurzelt' (rooted) is meant literally or figuratively can usually be determined from the subject and its complements: plants, trees, and soil point to the literal meaning; homeland, culture, or tradition point to the figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Das Unkraut ist so fest verwurzelt, dass man es kaum herausziehen kann.
The weeds are so firmly rooted that you can hardly pull them out.
Viele Bräuche sind tief in der Tradition des Dorfes verwurzelt.
Many customs are deeply rooted in the village's tradition.
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