German Word · Beginner
erstehen
to arise, to come into being
Pronunciation: /ʔɛɐ̯ˈʃteːən/
Meaning
to arise, to come into being
Example
1904, Rudolf Steiner, Theosophie, p.39 (in the 2003 print)
But the sensation of blue that arises in the recepient of the light rays, I cannot find anywhere in this manner. It arises only in the soul of this recipient.
Practice tips
- Practice erstehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.