planting

• Das Einpflanzen von Pflanzen in den Boden zum Wachsen oder die Gesamtheit der so gepflanzten Pflanzen.

A noun referring to the act of putting plants into the ground to grow, or the plants that have been planted.

1. Act of plantingA2formal

   The action of putting seeds or young plants into the ground to grow.

   Pflanzung

   • Spring planting begins in March.
   • The planting of vegetables takes place in the garden.
   • Farmers prepare for the annual planting season.

   Synonymesetting

2. Plants collectivelyB1formal

   A group of plants that have been planted, especially in a garden or field.

   Bepflanzung

   • The planting around the house looks beautiful.
   • They admired the colorful planting in the park.
   • The new planting will mature in a few years.

   Synonymeplantation

3. Establishment or foundationC1formal

   The act of establishing something, such as an idea or organization.

   Gründung

   • The planting of the new factory took several years.
   • This event marked the planting of democratic ideals.
   • The planting of the colony began in 1607.

   Synonymecreationestablishmentfoundationfoundingimplantationinstigationinstitutionintroduction

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Samen oder Pflanzen in den Boden zu bringen, damit sie wachsen; außerdem im übertragenen Sinne: etwas an einen Ort setzen, jemanden dort ansiedeln oder etwas heimlich platzieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting seeds or plants into the ground to grow.

1. Put seeds or plants in soilA2formal

   To put seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.

   Pflanzen

   • She planted flowers in the garden.
   • Farmers plant crops in spring.
   • We need to plant vegetables in the backyard.

   Synonymebedbroadcastdibbledrillpotput inscatterseedsetsowtransplant

   Antonymedig upharvestpull upreapremoveunearthuproot

2. Establish or foundB2formal

   To establish something firmly, like an idea, organization, or evidence.

   Gründen

   • They planted the idea of starting a new business.
   • The company planted its first factory overseas.
   • He planted doubts in their minds about the plan.

   Synonymeestablishfixfoundimplantinstituterootset upsettlestart

   Antonymedestroydissolveeliminateeradicateuproot

3. Place secretlyC1informal

   To hide or place something secretly, often illegally like evidence or drugs.

   Heimlich platzieren

   • The detective suspected they planted the evidence.
   • Someone planted drugs in his bag at the airport.
   • Police accused him of planting the stolen goods.

   Synonymeburycacheconcealhideplaceputsetstash