blossom
The cherry trees are in full blossom.
Die Kirschbäume stehen in voller Blüte.
Blüte (von Bäumen oder Sträuchern)
Apple trees blossom in spring.
Apfelbäume blühen im Frühling.
Often used in the context of spring and flowering plants.
Blütezeit (Zeitpunkt oder Phase der Blüte)
The garden is at its peak of blossom.
Der Garten ist in seiner schönsten Blütezeit.
Can refer to a period of maximum flowering.
sich entfalten (figurativ: sich positiv entwickeln)
Her talent blossomed under the mentor's guidance.
Ihr Talent entfaltete sich unter der Anleitung des Mentors.
Used for personal growth or development, often in a positive context.
Kollokationen
Profi-Tipp
Blossom vs. Bloom
'Blossom' is often used for fruit trees (e.g., cherry blossom), while 'bloom' can refer to any flowering plant. 'Blossom' can also be used figuratively for personal development.
Goldene Regel
Literal vs. Figurative Use
Use 'blossom' literally for flowers and figuratively for growth or development. Avoid using it for non-flowering plants.
Wortursprung
From Old English 'blōstm', related to 'blōwan' (to bloom). Cognate with Dutch 'bloesem' and German 'Blüte'.
Verwendungshinweise
As a noun, 'blossom' often refers to the flowers of fruit trees. As a verb, it can describe both the process of flowering and metaphorical growth.