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Die Wurzel
This refers to the biological root of a plant. It is also used figuratively for one's origins or ancestry.
Examples in context
Die Wurzel dieser Pflanze ist sehr kräftig.
The root of this plant is very strong.
Wir müssen die Wurzel vorsichtig ausgraben.
We must dig out the root carefully.
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