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der Zuwachs
increase
An increase in amount, number, size, or value; growth.
example
Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im letzten Quartal einen deutlichen Zuwachs an Kunden.
The company recorded a significant increase in customers last quarter.
der Zuwachs
increase / addition
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Usage tips
Word family
'Der Zuwachs' is derived from the verb 'zuwachsen' (to increase/grow). The prefix 'zu-' signals an addition or increase, which explains the meaning 'growth' or 'rise'.
EXAMPLE
Die Schulden sind im letzten Jahr stark zugewachsen.
The debts increased sharply last year.
Preposition 'an'
To express the area in which something is increasing, the preposition 'an' is used followed by the dative. This pattern is very common.
EXAMPLE
Wir verzeichnen einen Zuwachs an neuen Mitgliedern.
We are recording an increase in new members.
New addition to the family
In a family context, 'Zuwachs' is often used as a friendly way to refer to the birth of a baby. The phrase 'Zuwachs bekommen' (to have a new addition) is very typical for this.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Nachbarn haben letzten Monat Zuwachs bekommen.
Our neighbors had a new addition last month.
Compare with
Zuwachs vs Wachstum
growth
'das Wachstum' and 'der Zuwachs' both have to do with an increase. 'Wachstum' often describes the process: something becomes bigger, stronger, or develops further. This can refer to plants, companies, or ideas. 'Zuwachs' is more about what has been added, meaning the additional amount, number, or even new people in a group. That is why they can sometimes be confused when talking about numbers. If you mean the development over time, 'Wachstum' is more natural. If you mean the plus or new members, 'Zuwachs' fits better.
Zuwachs
Der Verein freut sich über den Zuwachs von fünf neuen Mitgliedern.
The club is pleased about the addition of five new members.
Wachstum
Wegen der guten Pflege war das Wachstum der Pflanzen im Sommer sehr stark.
Because of the good care, the plants' growth was very strong in the summer.
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