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fortpflanzen

/ˈfɔʁtˌp͡flant͡sn̩/ verb C2
  1. to reproduce (to generate offspring) · Bestimmte Bakterienarten können sich sehr rasch fortpflanzen. Certain types of bacteria can reproduce very quickly.
  2. to spread · Die Laola-Welle pflanzte sich von Sitzreihe zu Sitzreihe fort. The Mexican wave spread from sitting row to sitting row.
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Verb forms

Infinitive
fortpflanzen
Present (er)
pflanzt fort
Präteritum (er)
pflanzte fort
Perfekt (er)
hat fortgepflanzt
Infinitive with zu
fortzupflanzen

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