Befruchtung
fertilization
Befruchtung is the German word for fertilization. It is used to describe the process of combining a female egg with a male sperm to create a new organism. This term is often used in the context of biology, agriculture, and reproductive health.
Example sentences using: Befruchtung
Die Befruchtung erfolgt durch Pollen.
The fertilization is done by pollen.
This sentence refers to the process of reproduction in plants, where pollen is transferred from one flower to another resulting in fertilization. 'Befruchtung' in this context is being used to describe the act of fertilization.
In-vitro-Befruchtung ist eine Technik zur Hilfe bei der Fortpflanzung.
In vitro fertilization is a technique to aid reproduction.
This sentence refers to the medical procedure, known as in vitro fertilization or IVF, used to help with human reproduction when natural methods have failed. 'Befruchtung' is used here to describe the fertilization step in this process, which occurs outside the body ('in vitro').
Die Fische legen Eier nach der Befruchtung.
The fish lay eggs after fertilization.
This sentence mentions the reproductive process in fish where, after fertilization, the eggs are laid. 'Befruchtung' is used to refer to the process of fertilization.