verb
to develop, to evolve
B1
entwickeln means to develop or evolve. It's a regular weak verb forming perfect with haben (hat entwickelt) and past participle entwickelt. Non‑separable and regular. Often used transitively (etwas entwickeln) and also intransitively/reflexively as sich entwickeln (to develop). Passive forms are common in technical contexts.
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Sie entwickelte eine neue Theorie.
She developed a new theory.
Während die Ingenieure das neue Modell entwickelten, meldete die Firma Fortschritte, sodass die Investoren beruhigt waren.
While the engineers developed the new model, the company reported progress so that the investors were reassured.
Ich entwickle eine neue Idee.
I'm developing a new idea.
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Imagine a film strip gradually coming into focus as a developer adjusts the image — things becoming clearer = developing
sounds like 'in develop' — picture 'in' + 'develop'
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Commonly used both for concrete development (products, technology) and abstract processes (ideas, personalities). Not separable; uses haben in perfect tenses.