English–German

“arise” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈʃteːən/

Example

Wie ist dieses Problem entstanden?

How did this problem arise?

Illustration for entstehen (arise)

How to say “arise” in German

“Arise” in German is entstehen.

Separate causes converge until something previously absent takes form.

Full entry for entstehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with entstehen

Nach dem Sturm entstanden viele Probleme.

Many problems arose after the storm.

Tips for using entstehen

  • Entstehen describes development or formation, whereas passieren and geschehen usually describe an event as happening without highlighting how it formed.

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