groei

Afrikaans

Etymology 1

From Dutch groei, from groeien.

Noun

groei (uncountable)

  1. growth

Etymology 2

From Dutch groeien, from Middle Dutch groeyen, from Old Dutch gruoien.

Verb

groei (present groei, present participle groeiende, past participle gegroei)

  1. (intransitive) to grow

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣrui̯/
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  • Rhymes: -ui̯

Etymology 1

Deverbal from groeien.

Noun

groei m (uncountable)

  1. growth
    Synonym: wasdom
    De groei van deze planten is opmerkelijk. ― The growth of these plants is remarkable.
    Planten hebben water en zonlicht nodig voor hun groei. ― Plants need water and sunlight for their growth.
    De stad heeft een snelle groei doorgemaakt in de afgelopen decennia. ― The city has experienced rapid growth over the past decades.
Derived terms
Descendants
  • Afrikaans: groei

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

groei

  1. inflection of groeien:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
    3. imperative

Anagrams

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