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    Translation correct?

    to take root in sth. - seine Wurzel in etw. haben

    Source Language Term

    to take root in sth.

    Correct?

    seine Wurzel in etw. haben

    Examples/ definitions with source references
    The original meaning and etymology of the Germanic word god has been widely disputed, though most agree it takes root in the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European word *khutóm. *Khutóm is a passive perfect participle from the root *khu-, which likely meant "libation" or "sacrifice."
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    sich ableiten von etw.?
    Authorwmw (386353) 09 Aug 11, 17:01
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    #1AuthorSachs (638558) 09 Aug 11, 17:33
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    auch seinen Ursprung haben in
    #2AuthorH.B. (213580) 09 Aug 11, 17:43
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    This example isn't really normal usage, in my experience. 'Take root' usually means to put down roots, like when a plant is transplanted, or figuratively when someone moves to a different place.

    In this context I would have expected 'be rooted in' or 'have its roots in.' It's possible that the writer may just have confused the two expressions.
    #3Authorhm -- us (236141) 09 Aug 11, 19:38
     
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