take root

• Wurzeln schlagen oder sich fest und dauerhaft etablieren; ursprünglich von Pflanzen, die Wurzeln bilden, heute auch von Ideen, Bräuchen oder Gefühlen, die sich dauerhaft durchsetzen.

To become established, fixed, or deeply ingrained; originally used for plants sending out roots, now also used for ideas, customs, or feelings becoming firmly established.

1. Become establishedB2formal

   To become firmly established or accepted in a place or situation.

   Wurzeln schlagen

   • The new tradition took root in the community quickly.
   • Democracy has taken root in many countries around the world.
   • His ideas took root among the younger generation.

2. Begin to growB1formal

   To start growing roots in the ground, as a plant.

   Wurzeln schlagen

   • The seedlings took root in the fertile soil.
   • After a few weeks, the cuttings began to take root.
   • The tree took root near the riverbank.