Aufweichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufweichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "soften", "soak" or "make pliable".

Essential properties of "aufweichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufweichen
  • Simple past: weichte auf
  • Participle: aufgeweicht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufweichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To soften or make less firm"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen hat den Boden aufgeweicht.The rain has softened the ground.
  2. Die Argumente konnten seine Meinung nicht aufweichen.The arguments could not soften his opinion.
  3. Das Brot begann im Wasser zu aufweichen.The bread began to soften in the water.

2.) "To weaken or relax a stance/rule"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung hat die Vorschriften aufgeweicht.The government has relaxed the regulations.
  2. Er hat seine strenge Haltung aufgeweicht.He softened his strict stance.
  3. Die Verhandlungen begannen, die Regeln zu aufweichen.The negotiations began to soften the rules.
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