growing pains
US /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
UK /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
1.
Wachstumsschmerzen
pains in the limbs, especially the legs, experienced by children and thought to be associated with periods of rapid growth
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My daughter often complains of growing pains in her legs at night.
Meine Tochter klagt nachts oft über Wachstumsschmerzen in den Beinen.
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The doctor assured us that his growing pains were normal and would pass.
Der Arzt versicherte uns, dass seine Wachstumsschmerzen normal seien und vorübergehen würden.
2.
Anfangsschwierigkeiten, Wachstumsschmerzen
difficulties experienced in the early stages of a new project or enterprise
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The company is experiencing some growing pains as it expands into new markets.
Das Unternehmen erlebt einige Anfangsschwierigkeiten, während es in neue Märkte expandiert.
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Implementing the new software came with its own set of growing pains.
Die Implementierung der neuen Software brachte ihre eigenen Anfangsschwierigkeiten mit sich.