English–German

“bring up” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈtsiːən/

Example

Wir erziehen unsere Kinder mit Liebe.

We bring up our children with love.

Illustration for erziehen (bring up)

How to say “bring up” in German

“Bring up” in German is erziehen.

An adult steadily guides a child toward independent judgment through everyday example, boundaries, and care.

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

Example sentences with erziehen

Wenn Eltern ihre Kinder vernachlässigen, können sie sie nicht richtig erziehen.

If parents neglect their children, they cannot bring them up properly.

Tips for using erziehen

  • Erziehen covers long-term upbringing and character formation, while unterrichten usually focuses on teaching a subject or skill.

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