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B1 noun 10분 분량

züchten

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설명 züchten in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'züchten' means to breed or raise animals like dogs or cats. You might hear it when someone talks about their pet. For example, 'Mein Onkel züchtet Hunde' (My uncle breeds dogs). It is a regular verb, so it follows simple rules. You won't use it often, but it's good to recognize it when talking about animals. Think of it as a special way of saying 'making more animals' in a professional or planned way. At this stage, just focus on the basic 'Subject + Verb + Animal' structure. Don't worry about plants or laboratory uses yet. Just remember: Dogs, Cats, Horses + züchten.

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At the A2 level, you start to see 'züchten' in the context of hobbies and simple farm descriptions. You can use it in the past tense (Perfekt) with 'haben'. For example: 'Er hat früher Kaninchen gezüchtet' (He used to breed rabbits). You might also see it in simple texts about nature. You should know the difference between 'haben' (to have a pet) and 'züchten' (to breed them). At A2, you might also encounter the noun 'der Züchter' (the breeder). If you go to a pet store or a farm, you might ask: 'Sind Sie der Züchter?' (Are you the breeder?). It's a useful word for describing what people do for a living or as a serious hobby.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'züchten' more flexibly, including with plants and in more complex sentences. You understand that it implies a process of selection. You can use it with 'um...zu' clauses: 'Er nutzt speziellen Dünger, um bessere Rosen zu züchten' (He uses special fertilizer to breed better roses). You also start to see it in news articles about biology or environment. You should be comfortable using it in the passive voice: 'Hier werden Pferde gezüchtet.' You also begin to distinguish it from 'anbauen' (to grow crops) and 'aufziehen' (to raise an individual). This is the level where you start to see the word's broader application in science and agriculture.

At the B2 level, you encounter 'züchten' in more abstract and technical contexts. You will read about 'Züchtungsmethoden' (breeding methods) and 'genetische Vielfalt' (genetic diversity). You can discuss the ethics of animal breeding or the development of lab-grown meat ('im Labor gezüchtetes Fleisch'). You also understand the metaphorical uses, such as 'sich ein Problem züchten'. You should be able to follow a debate about genetically modified organisms (GVO) where 'züchten' is a key term. Your vocabulary should also include related nouns like 'die Zucht' and 'die Neuzüchtung'. You are expected to use the word accurately in professional or academic discussions about biology and sustainability.

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At the C1 level, you use 'züchten' with nuance and precision. You recognize its historical weight and are careful with its application to humans. You can use it in sophisticated metaphorical contexts to describe the intentional 'cultivation' of social or political phenomena, often with a critical tone. You are familiar with technical terms like 'Inzucht' (inbreeding) or 'Hochleistungszucht' (high-performance breeding). You can read complex scientific papers or high-level journalism about CRISPR and genetic engineering where 'züchten' is used to describe the manipulation of life at a molecular level. Your understanding of the word includes its legal and ethical implications in European law regarding patents on 'gezüchtete' life forms.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'züchten' and its entire word family. You can appreciate the word's use in literature, where it might be used to describe the 'breeding' of a certain class of people in a dystopian novel or the 'breeding' of specific artistic styles. You understand the deepest etymological roots and how the word has evolved from simple animal husbandry to modern bio-engineering. You can use the word in highly abstract philosophical arguments about the human role as a 'creator' or 'shaper' of the natural world. You are also aware of very rare or archaic uses of the word and can distinguish between subtle shades of meaning in synonyms across different dialects and historical periods.

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züchten 30초 만에

Züchten means to breed or cultivate organisms through selection.
It is used for animals, plants, and microorganisms like bacteria.
It implies a goal-oriented process, unlike simply 'growing' something.
The noun form 'der Züchter' refers to the person doing the breeding.

The German word züchten primarily refers to the intentional process of breeding animals or cultivating plants to achieve specific traits, improvements, or reproduction. While it is most commonly encountered in agricultural and biological contexts, its usage extends into laboratories, hobbyist circles, and even metaphorical descriptions of human behavior or abstract concepts. At its core, züchten implies a controlled, purposeful intervention in the natural reproductive cycle. This isn't just about letting things grow; it is about selection, care, and the goal of producing a specific outcome, such as a faster horse, a more disease-resistant wheat strain, or a particular color of rose.

Agricultural Context: Farmers use this word when they discuss improving their livestock. For example, a farmer might 'züchten' cows that produce more milk. It involves genetic selection and careful management of the herd over generations.
Hobbyist Usage: Dog breeders, pigeon fanciers, and aquarium enthusiasts are frequent users of this term. If someone spends their weekends focused on German Shepherds, they are likely 'Hundezüchter' (dog breeders) who 'züchten' for health and temperament.
Scientific and Lab Context: In a laboratory, scientists 'züchten' bacteria, cell cultures, or fungi in Petri dishes. Here, the focus is on creating a controlled environment where these organisms can multiply for study or medical production.

Mein Großvater hat sein ganzes Leben lang seltene Orchideen gezüchtet.

Beyond biology, the word can be used figuratively. One might 'züchten' a certain atmosphere or a feeling, though this is less common and often carries a slightly negative or clinical connotation. For instance, 'sich ein Problem züchten' implies that through neglect or poor choices, one has allowed a problem to grow and become more complex, much like a weed in a garden. In historical contexts, the word was unfortunately co-opted by ideologies regarding human eugenics, which makes its application to humans extremely sensitive and generally avoided in modern German unless discussing historical atrocities or dystopian fiction.

Die Forscher züchten im Labor neue Bakterienstämme für die Medizin.

In everyday conversation, if you see a beautiful dog and ask about its origin, the owner might mention the 'Züchter' (breeder). If you are at a garden show, you will see 'Neuzüchtungen' (newly bred varieties). The word implies expertise, patience, and a long-term commitment to a biological lineage. It is a word of craftsmanship applied to life itself.

Using züchten correctly requires understanding its role as a transitive verb. This means it always takes a direct object—the thing being bred. Grammatically, it follows the standard conjugation patterns of weak (regular) verbs in German, making it relatively straightforward for B1 learners. The past participle is gezüchtet, and the simple past is züchtete.

Present Tense: 'Ich züchte Rosen.' (I breed/grow roses.) Here, the focus is on a current, ongoing hobby or profession. The word order is Subject-Verb-Object.
Perfect Tense: 'Wir haben diese Hunderasse jahrelang gezüchtet.' (We have bred this dog breed for years.) This is the most common way to speak about past breeding activities in conversation.
Passive Voice: 'In dieser Region werden viele Pferde gezüchtet.' (Many horses are bred in this region.) The passive voice is frequent in technical or descriptive texts about agriculture.

Es ist schwierig, diese Fischart in Gefangenschaft zu züchten.

One important nuance is the difference between 'züchten' and 'aufziehen'. While 'aufziehen' means to raise or bring up an individual animal (like feeding a puppy until it's an adult), 'züchten' refers to the broader biological process of reproduction and genetic selection. You 'aufziehen' a specific calf, but you 'züchten' a specific breed of cattle. Additionally, when using the word with plants, it often implies a level of sophistication beyond mere gardening. You don't just 'züchten' a tomato for dinner; you 'züchten' a tomato that is particularly sweet or resistant to frost.

Wenn man Bakterien im Labor züchtet, muss alles steril sein.

In professional settings, you might encounter the noun form 'die Zucht' (the breeding/the breed) or 'die Züchtung' (the specific variety/the act of breeding). For example, 'eine neue Züchtung' refers to a newly developed plant variety. Understanding the verb züchten provides the foundation for all these related terms, allowing you to navigate conversations about nature, science, and agriculture with precision.

The word züchten resonates through various spheres of German life, from the rural countryside to high-tech urban laboratories. If you find yourself in the German countryside, particularly in states like Lower Saxony or Bavaria, you will frequently hear farmers discussing their 'Zuchtvieh' (breeding livestock). At local fairs or 'Landwirtschaftsmessen', the successes of 'gezüchtete' animals are celebrated with ribbons and prizes. Here, 'züchten' is a word of pride and heritage, representing generations of family labor dedicated to a specific lineage of cattle or pigs.

Animal Shelters and Clubs: In the world of pets, Germany has a very strict and organized culture of 'Vereine' (clubs). If you are looking for a pedigree dog, you will search for a 'seriöser Züchter' (reputable breeder). Conversations about whether one should 'züchten' or adopt from a shelter are common topics in animal welfare circles.
Scientific News: In the media, 'züchten' appears in headlines about biotechnology. Whether it is 'im Labor gezüchtetes Fleisch' (lab-grown meat) or 'gentechnisch gezüchteter Mais' (genetically modified corn), the word is central to debates about the future of food and ethical boundaries in science.

Der Nachbar züchtet seit Jahren Brieftauben auf seinem Dach.

You will also hear it in hobbyist contexts that might seem niche to outsiders. Rabbit breeding ('Kaninchenzucht') is a surprisingly popular hobby in many German regions, with local exhibitions attracting many visitors. In these settings, the verb züchten is used with deep technical specificity, discussing 'Merkmale' (features) and 'Erbgut' (genetic material). It is also a staple word in schools during biology lessons when discussing Mendel's laws of inheritance or the history of how wolves were 'gezüchtet' to become dogs.

In der Dokumentation ging es darum, wie man Algen für Biotreibstoff züchtet.

In summary, züchten is not just a word for farmers; it is a versatile term used by scientists, hobbyists, and journalists to describe the intentional creation and refinement of life forms. Whether it’s a high-performance horse or a specific strain of yeast for brewing beer, züchten is the verb that describes the human effort to shape biological outcomes.

For English speakers, the primary confusion often lies in the overlap between 'breeding', 'growing', 'raising', and 'cultivating'. While English might use 'grow' for both a child and a tomato, German is much more specific. A common mistake is using züchten when you simply mean 'to grow' a plant for consumption without any intent of genetic selection. If you have a basil plant on your windowsill, you are 'anbauen' or 'ziehen' (growing) it, not 'züchten' it, unless you are actively trying to create a new type of purple basil through cross-pollination.

Züchten vs. Erziehen: Never use 'züchten' for raising children. In German, raising/educating children is 'erziehen'. Using 'züchten' for a child sounds like you are treating them like livestock or a biological experiment. This is a significant social faux pas.
Züchten vs. Aufziehen: As mentioned before, 'aufziehen' is the act of nurturing a young animal to adulthood. If you find an orphaned bird and feed it, you are 'aufziehen'. If you are a professional who manages the reproduction of birds, you are 'züchten'. Confusing these makes your speech sound overly technical or imprecise.

Falsch: Ich züchte meine Kinder sehr streng. (Wrong: I breed my children strictly.)

Another mistake involves the pronunciation of the 'ü'. English speakers often default to a 'u' sound (like 'zuchten') or an 'i' sound. However, the 'ü' in züchten is crucial. Without the umlaut, the word doesn't exist in this context, and 'zuchten' (the plural of 'Zucht' in some archaic forms) would sound very strange. Ensure your lips are rounded as if saying 'oo' but you are trying to say 'ee'.

Richtig: Wir bauen Kartoffeln im Garten an. (Correct: We grow potatoes in the garden.)

Finally, be careful with the metaphorical use. While 'ein Problem züchten' is understandable, it's quite idiomatic. If you want to say you are 'cultivating' a friendship, use 'pflegen' (to care for/maintain) instead. 'Züchten' implies a level of biological control that doesn't fit well with social relationships unless you are trying to sound like a mad scientist or a very cynical observer.

Understanding the synonyms and related terms for züchten helps in choosing the right word for the right context. German is a language of precision, and selecting the wrong 'growing' word can change the meaning of your sentence entirely.

Anbauen: This is specifically for agriculture and plants, especially crops like wheat, vegetables, or fruit. It focuses on the production for harvest rather than the genetic development. 'Der Bauer baut Weizen an.'
Kultivieren: More formal than 'züchten', this is used for bacteria (in a lab) or for abstract concepts like 'cultivating a style' or 'cultivating a land'. It implies a high degree of care and civilization.
Vermehren: This simply means 'to multiply' or 'to increase in number'. It can be used for animals, plants, or even money. It doesn't necessarily imply the 'improvement' or 'selection' that 'züchten' does.

Wir müssen die Bakterien erst kultivieren, bevor wir sie testen können.

In the context of animals, you might also hear halten (to keep). If you 'keep' chickens (Hühner halten), you have them for eggs or meat. If you 'breed' chickens (Hühner züchten), you are focused on their lineage and producing new chicks with specific traits. Another related term is veredeln, which is used specifically in gardening for 'grafting' or improving a plant's quality by combining it with another.

Durch gezielte Auswahl kann man stärkere Pflanzen züchten.

For English speakers, the best way to remember the distinction is to associate züchten with 'Genetics and Selection'. If the activity involves choosing which parents will have offspring to create a better next generation, züchten is your word. If the activity is just about providing water and food so something gets bigger, use anbauen, ziehen, or aufziehen.

How Formal Is It?

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The word 'Zucht' also used to mean 'discipline' or 'order' in German (as in 'Zucht und Ordnung'), reflecting the 'controlled' nature of breeding.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈtsʏç.tən/

US /ˈtsʏx.tən/

The stress is on the first syllable: ZÜCH-ten.

라임이 맞는 단어

flüchten (to flee) früchten (fruits - dative plural) fichten (spruces) lichten (to thin out) nichten (nieces - dative plural) richten (to judge/fix) schichten (layers) wichten (to weight)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'ü' as a simple 'u' (like 'zuchten').
Pronouncing the 'ch' as a 'k' (like 'zuckten').
Mixing up the 'z' with a soft 's' sound.
Ignoring the 't' before the 'en' ending.
Over-stressing the second syllable.

난이도

독해 3/5

Easy to recognize in context of animals or plants.

쓰기 4/5

Requires correct use of the umlaut and understanding the transitive nature.

말하기 5/5

Pronunciation of 'ü' and 'ch' can be tricky for English speakers.

듣기 3/5

Clear sound, but easily confused with 'zuckten' (flinched) if not careful.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Tier Pflanze Bauer Hobby ziehen

다음에 배울 것

vermehren genetisch Erbgut Rasse Sorte

고급

Gentechnik Selektion Inzucht Hybridisierung Phänotyp

알아야 할 문법

Transitive Verbs

Ich züchte (Verb) Rosen (Direct Object).

Weak Verb Conjugation

züchten - züchtete - gezüchtet.

Substantivierter Infinitiv

Das Züchten von Tieren erfordert viel Geduld.

Passive Voice

Die Bakterien werden im Labor gezüchtet.

Compound Nouns

Hunde + Züchter = Hundezüchter.

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Ich züchte Hunde.

I breed dogs.

Present tense, first person singular.

Züchtest du Katzen?

Do you breed cats?

Question form.

Er züchtet Fische.

He breeds fish.

Third person singular.

Wir züchten Vögel.

We breed birds.

First person plural.

Züchtet ihr Kaninchen?

Do you (plural) breed rabbits?

Second person plural question.

Sie züchten Pferde.

They breed horses.

Third person plural.

Mein Hobby ist Fische züchten.

My hobby is breeding fish.

Infinitive as a noun.

Ist das ein Züchter?

Is that a breeder?

Noun form 'Züchter'.

Mein Opa hat früher Tauben gezüchtet.

My grandpa used to breed pigeons.

Perfect tense (Perfekt).

Wir wollen Rosen im Garten züchten.

We want to breed roses in the garden.

Modal verb + infinitive.

Sie hat viele Preise für ihre Hunde bekommen.

She got many prizes for her dogs.

Context of breeding success.

Warum züchten Sie diese Schafe?

Why do you breed these sheep?

Formal address.

Es ist teuer, Pferde zu züchten.

It is expensive to breed horses.

Infinitiv mit zu.

Er züchtet nur schwarze Katzen.

He only breeds black cats.

Adjective usage.

Mein Nachbar ist ein bekannter Züchter.

My neighbor is a well-known breeder.

Subject complement.

In diesem Dorf züchten viele Leute Bienen.

In this village, many people breed bees.

Prepositional phrase + verb.

Wissenschaftler züchten Bakterien in der Petrischale.

Scientists breed bacteria in Petri dishes.

Scientific context.

Es ist wichtig, gesunde Tiere zu züchten.

It is important to breed healthy animals.

Infinitive clause.

Die Bauern züchten neue Getreidesorten gegen die Hitze.

Farmers are breeding new grain varieties against the heat.

Agricultural innovation.

Hast du schon mal versucht, Orchideen zu züchten?

Have you ever tried to breed orchids?

Perfect tense question.

Diese Hunderasse wurde speziell für die Jagd gezüchtet.

This dog breed was specifically bred for hunting.

Passive voice (Passiv).

Durch das Züchten verändern sich die Merkmale der Pflanzen.

Through breeding, the characteristics of the plants change.

Substantivierter Infinitiv.

Man darf diese Tiere nicht ohne Lizenz züchten.

One is not allowed to breed these animals without a license.

Modal verb 'dürfen'.

Sie züchtet seltene Schmetterlinge in ihrem Gewächshaus.

She breeds rare butterflies in her greenhouse.

Specific hobby context.

Im Labor wird Fleisch aus Zellen gezüchtet.

Meat is being grown from cells in the lab.

Present passive.

Die Züchter achten besonders auf die genetische Vielfalt.

Breeders pay special attention to genetic diversity.

Plural noun + prepositional object.

Manche Menschen züchten sich unbewusst Probleme heran.

Some people unconsciously breed problems for themselves.

Reflexive metaphorical use.

Diese Apfelsorte ist eine Neuzüchtung aus dem letzten Jahr.

This apple variety is a new breed from last year.

Compound noun 'Neuzüchtung'.

Es ist ethisch umstritten, Tiere nur für ihr Fell zu züchten.

It is ethically controversial to breed animals only for their fur.

Adverbial phrase + infinitive.

Die Forscher versuchen, Algen als Energiequelle zu züchten.

Researchers are trying to breed algae as an energy source.

Infinitive with 'zu' as object.

Wenn wir so weitermachen, züchten wir uns eine Katastrophe.

If we continue like this, we are breeding a catastrophe for ourselves.

Conditional clause (Wenn-Satz).

Die Qualität der Wolle hängt davon ab, wie man die Schafe züchtet.

The quality of the wool depends on how the sheep are bred.

Indirect question clause.

Die gezielte Züchtung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.

Targeted breeding has revolutionized agriculture.

Noun 'Züchtung'.

Man wirft dem Unternehmen vor, resistente Keime zu züchten.

The company is accused of breeding resistant germs.

Accusative + Infinitive.

In der Dystopie werden Menschen für bestimmte Aufgaben gezüchtet.

In the dystopia, humans are bred for specific tasks.

Passive voice in a literary context.

Die Inzucht ist ein großes Problem beim Züchten von Rassetieren.

Inbreeding is a major problem in breeding purebred animals.

Prepositional object with gerund.

Er hat sich eine Arroganz gezüchtet, die kaum zu ertragen ist.

He has cultivated an arrogance that is hard to bear.

Metaphorical perfect tense.

Durch CRISPR können wir Pflanzen präziser züchten als je zuvor.

Through CRISPR, we can breed plants more precisely than ever before.

Technical context.

Die Züchtung von Hochleistungskühen wird oft kritisiert.

The breeding of high-performance cows is often criticized.

Genitive attribute.

Es gilt, Sorten zu züchten, die dem Klimawandel standhalten.

It is necessary to breed varieties that can withstand climate change.

Impersonal 'Es gilt'.

Die Evolution züchtet keine Perfektion, sondern bloße Anpassung.

Evolution does not breed perfection, but mere adaptation.

Philosophical subject.

Das Werk beschreibt, wie eine Gesellschaft sich ihre eigenen Henker züchtet.

The work describes how a society breeds its own executioners.

Literary analysis.

Man sollte darauf verzichten, Qualzuchten weiter zu züchten.

One should refrain from continuing to breed 'torture breeds'.

Compound noun 'Qualzuchten'.

Die Natur lässt sich nicht so einfach in Schemata züchten.

Nature cannot be so easily bred into schemas.

Reflexive passive construction.

In den Salons wurde eine ganz eigene Form der Konversation gezüchtet.

A very specific form of conversation was cultivated in the salons.

Abstract cultivation.

Die Wissenschaft hat es geschafft, Viren im Reagenzglas zu züchten.

Science has managed to breed viruses in a test tube.

Scientific achievement.

Ein Züchter muss die feinen Nuancen der Vererbung verstehen.

A breeder must understand the fine nuances of heredity.

Modal verb 'muss'.

Sie haben sich über Generationen hinweg eine Dynastie gezüchtet.

They have bred a dynasty for themselves over generations.

Metaphorical dynasty.

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Hunde züchten

Rosen züchten

Bakterien züchten

Pferde züchten

im Labor gezüchtet

gezielte Züchtung

einen Züchter suchen

sich ein Problem züchten

Fische züchten

Bienen züchten

자주 쓰는 구문

ein gezüchtetes Tier

— An animal that has been specifically bred.

Das ist ein speziell gezüchtetes Rennpferd.

frisch gezüchtet

— Newly or recently bred.

Diese Rosen sind frisch gezüchtet.

erfolgreich züchten

— To breed with good results.

Er züchtet schon seit Jahren erfolgreich Schafe.

wild vs. gezüchtet

— The distinction between wild and bred organisms.

Gezüchteter Lachs schmeckt anders als wilder.

für den Verkauf züchten

— To breed for commercial purposes.

Sie züchten Kaninchen für den Verkauf.

im großen Stil züchten

— To breed on a large scale.

In dieser Fabrik werden Algen im großen Stil gezüchtet.

reinrassig züchten

— To breed purebreds.

Es ist schwer, diese Hunde reinrassig zu züchten.

auf Leistung züchten

— To breed for performance (e.g., more milk, faster speed).

Diese Kühe wurden extrem auf Leistung gezüchtet.

neue Sorten züchten

— To develop new varieties of plants.

Gärtner versuchen ständig, neue Sorten zu züchten.

privat züchten

— To breed as a private hobby.

Er züchtet privat Wellensittiche.

자주 혼동되는 단어

züchten vs ziehen

Used for 'growing' plants in a general sense, while 'züchten' is for selective breeding.

züchten vs aufziehen

Used for 'raising' a child or a young animal to adulthood.

züchten vs anbauen

Used for 'cultivating' crops on a field for harvest.

관용어 및 표현

"sich eine Laus in den Pelz züchten"

— To bring trouble or a difficult person into one's life by being too helpful or careless.

Mit diesem neuen Mitarbeiter hast du dir eine Laus in den Pelz gezüchtet.

informal

"sich ein Magengeschwür züchten"

— To be so stressed or angry that one is likely to get a stomach ulcer.

Reg dich nicht so auf, du züchtest dir noch ein Magengeschwür!

informal

"etwas heranzüchten"

— To carefully foster or develop something (often negative).

Hier wird eine Generation von Egoisten herangezüchtet.

neutral

"eine Qualzucht sein"

— Referring to a breed that suffers due to its physical traits (e.g., pugs with breathing issues).

Viele Tierschützer sagen, dass diese Mops-Art eine Qualzucht ist.

neutral

"sich Groll züchten"

— To let resentment grow over time.

Er hat über Jahre hinweg Groll gegen seinen Chef gezüchtet.

literary

"ein gezüchtetes Lächeln"

— A forced or artificial smile (rare).

Sie trug ein gezüchtetes Lächeln zur Schau.

literary

"Widerstand züchten"

— To create conditions where resistance grows.

Strenge Regeln züchten oft nur Widerstand.

neutral

"Bakterien züchten (figurative)"

— To have a very dirty environment.

In deiner Küche kannst du ja schon Bakterien züchten!

informal

"Talente züchten"

— To systematically develop young talents (e.g., in sports).

Der Verein züchtet seine eigenen Talente.

neutral

"einen Bart züchten"

— To grow a beard with great care (humorous).

Er züchtet sich seit drei Monaten einen Bart.

informal

혼동하기 쉬운

züchten vs zucken

Similar sound.

'Zucken' means to twitch or flinch. 'Züchten' means to breed.

Er zuckte zusammen. vs. Er züchtet Hunde.

züchten vs suchen

Phonetic similarity for beginners.

'Suchen' is to search; 'Züchten' is to breed.

Ich suche meinen Hund. vs. Ich züchte Hunde.

züchten vs erziehen

Both involve 'raising'.

'Erziehen' is for children (education/manners); 'Züchten' is for animals/plants (genetics).

Sie erzieht ihr Kind. vs. Sie züchtet Rosen.

züchten vs pflegen

Both involve care.

'Pflegen' is general care/maintenance; 'Züchten' is reproductive control.

Er pflegt seinen Garten. vs. Er züchtet neue Blumensorten.

züchten vs vermehren

Both involve reproduction.

'Vermehren' is simply increasing numbers; 'Züchten' is improving traits through selection.

Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell. vs. Wir züchten einen neuen Stamm.

문장 패턴

Ich züchte [Tier].

Ich züchte Hunde.

Mein [Verwandter] hat [Tier] gezüchtet.

Mein Opa hat Tauben gezüchtet.

Es ist schwer, [Ding] zu züchten.

Es ist schwer, Orchideen zu züchten.

Man züchtet [Ding], um [Ziel].

Man züchtet Kühe, um mehr Milch zu bekommen.

[Ding] wird im Labor gezüchtet.

Fleisch wird im Labor gezüchtet.

Sich ein [Abstraktum] züchten.

Er züchtet sich ein Problem.

Die Züchtung von [Ding] ist [Adjektiv].

Die Züchtung von Mais ist kompliziert.

Generationenübergreifend [Ding] züchten.

Sie haben über Generationen hinweg eine Dynastie gezüchtet.

어휘 가족

명사

der Züchter (breeder)

die Züchterin (female breeder)

die Zucht (breeding/breed)

die Züchtung (variety/act of breeding)

die Aufzucht (rearing/raising)

die Qualzucht (torture breeding)

동사

heranzüchten (to breed/foster)

überzüchten (to overbreed)

fortzüchten (to continue breeding)

wegzüchten (to breed out a trait)

형용사

gezüchtet (bred)

zuchtfähig (capable of breeding)

überzüchtet (overbred)

zuchtlos (unruly/undisciplined - archaic)

사용법

frequency

Common in specific domains like nature, science, and hobbies.

자주 하는 실수

Ich züchte meine Kinder. → Ich erziehe meine Kinder.
'Züchten' is for animals/plants; 'erziehen' is for children.
Ich züchte Tomaten für den Salat. → Ich baue Tomaten für den Salat an.
Unless you are creating a new variety, use 'anbauen' for food crops.
Er hat Hunde gezuchtet. → Er hat Hunde gezüchtet.
The umlaut 'ü' is mandatory in all forms of the verb.
Die Bakterien ziehen im Labor. → Die Bakterien werden im Labor gezüchtet.
Bacteria are 'gezüchtet' or 'kultiviert', not 'gezogen'.
Ich züchte ein kleines Vögelchen auf. → Ich ziehe ein kleines Vögelchen auf.
Raising a single young animal is 'aufziehen', not 'züchten'.

팁

Animals vs. Humans

Always remember that 'züchten' is for non-humans. Using it for people is a serious mistake due to historical context.

Direct Object

Always include what you are breeding. The verb needs an accusative object to make sense.

Plants

If you just water a plant, you 'pflegen' it. If you try to make a new color of flower, you 'züchten' it.

The Umlaut

Don't skip the 'ü'. Practice saying 'ee' with rounded lips to get it right.

Clubs

If you meet someone who 'züchtet', ask about their 'Verein' (club). It's a great conversation starter in Germany.

Lab Work

Use 'züchten' when talking about cell cultures or bacteria in a medical or biological context.

Stress

Use 'sich ein Magengeschwür züchten' to describe someone who is overworking or overly stressed.

Grow vs. Breed

English 'grow' is broad. German 'züchten' is narrow. Only use it when reproduction and selection are involved.

Breeder

A 'Züchter' is often a highly respected expert in their field, whether it's horses or orchids.

Qualzucht

Be aware of the term 'Qualzucht' when discussing animal welfare in German-speaking countries.

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기억법

Think of a 'Zoo' and 'Technique'. To 'züchten' is to use 'technique' to manage a 'zoo' (animals). ZOO + TECH = ZÜCHTEN.

시각적 연상

Imagine a scientist in a lab coat holding a magnifying glass over a flower, carefully picking which pollen goes where. That is 'züchten'.

Word Web

Hunde Pflanzen Bakterien Genetik Züchter Labor Bauernhof Auswahl

챌린지

Try to name three things you could 'züchten' in a laboratory and three things you could 'züchten' on a farm.

어원

Derived from the Middle High German word 'zühten', which comes from Old High German 'zuht' (meaning 'pulling', 'leading', or 'bringing up').

원래 의미: Originally related to 'ziehen' (to pull/lead). It meant to lead or bring up animals or children in a specific direction.

Germanic, related to the English word 'tug' and 'tow', though the meaning shifted significantly towards biological breeding in German.

문화적 맥락

Never use this word to describe raising children or improving human traits in a social setting. It is highly offensive due to historical associations with eugenics.

English speakers often use 'breed' for animals but 'grow' or 'cultivate' for plants. German uses 'züchten' for both if the focus is on genetic selection.

Mendel's laws (Mendelsche Regeln) often discussed with 'Erbsen züchten'. Brave New World (Schöne neue Welt) - a classic example of 'gezüchtete Menschen'. The German Shepherd Club (SV) - the world's largest pedigree breed club.

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실제 사용 상황

Agriculture

Vieh züchten
Saatgut züchten
Ertrag steigern
Resistente Sorten

Pet Ownership

Einen Züchter finden
Papiere vom Züchter
Rassehunde züchten
Welpen aufziehen

Science/Lab

Zellkulturen züchten
Bakterienstamm
Petrischale
In-vitro-Züchtung

Hobby Gardening

Rosen züchten
Orchideenpflege
Eigene Sorten
Wettbewerb

Metaphorical/Stress

Sich ein Geschwür züchten
Probleme heranzüchten
Groll züchten
Talentschmiede

대화 시작하기

"Hast du schon mal darüber nachgedacht, selbst etwas zu züchten, zum Beispiel Kräuter oder Fische?"

"Kennst du einen guten Züchter für diese Hunderasse?"

"Was hältst du von Fleisch, das im Labor gezüchtet wurde?"

"Glaubst du, dass es ethisch vertretbar ist, Tiere auf extreme Leistung zu züchten?"

"In meiner Familie hat mein Großvater früher Brieftauben gezüchtet. Gab es bei euch auch solche Hobbys?"

일기 주제

Stell dir vor, du könntest eine ganz neue Pflanzenart züchten. Wie würde sie aussehen und was könnte sie?

Reflektiere über die Vor- und Nachteile von gezüchteten Haustieren im Vergleich zu Tieren aus dem Tierheim.

Schreibe über ein Problem in deinem Leben, das du dir vielleicht selbst 'gezüchtet' hast. Wie kannst du es lösen?

Diskutiere die Rolle der Züchtung in der modernen Landwirtschaft. Ist sie notwendig für die Zukunft?

Was sind die moralischen Grenzen, wenn es darum geht, Lebewesen im Labor zu züchten?

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No, this is highly offensive. Use 'Ich erziehe Kinder' or 'Ich ziehe Kinder auf'. 'Züchten' is for animals and plants only.

It refers to animal breeding that results in physical traits that cause suffering, like dogs with extremely flat faces that can't breathe well. It is a common topic in German animal welfare debates.

No, many people 'züchten' as a hobby, like breeding aquarium fish or specific types of roses in their garden.

'Zucht' often refers to the activity or the result (the breed), while 'Züchtung' refers to the specific process or a newly developed variety.

Yes, this is the standard term in science for culturing bacteria in a laboratory setting.

The word is 'Hundezüchter'.

Yes, it follows the standard pattern: züchten, züchtete, hat gezüchtet.

In a modern sense, yes. It implies that you are choosing which individuals reproduce to get specific traits in the next generation.

Yes, but it's humorous or informal. It implies you are taking extreme care of it, as if it were a prize-winning plant.

Yes, especially for 'gezüchteter Lachs' (farmed salmon) as opposed to 'Wildlachs' (wild salmon).

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