Ausdünnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausdünnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "thin out", "prune" or "reduce density".

Essential properties of "ausdünnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausdünnen
Simple past: dünnte aus
Participle: ausgedünnt

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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 "ausdünnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reduce density or quantity, especially of plants"

Definition: "To reduce the density or quantity of something, especially plants."
Translation(s): thin out, prune, reduce density
Synonym(s): verdünnen, lichten
Antonym(s): verdichten, verstärken
Related word(s): dünn, Verdünnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Bäume im Garten ausdünnen.We need to thin out the trees in the garden.
Der Friseur wird mein Haar ausdünnen.The hairdresser will thin out my hair.
Um Platz zu schaffen, sollten wir die Büsche ausdünnen.To create space, we should thin out the bushes.

2.) "To make something less dense or thick (liquid)"

Definition: "To make something less dense or thick, like a liquid."
Translation(s): thin, dilute, water down
Synonym(s): verdünnen, verflüssigen
Antonym(s): konzentrieren, verdicken
Related word(s): dünnflüssig, Verdünnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Man kann die Farbe mit Wasser ausdünnen.You can thin the paint with water.
Die Suppe wurde zu stark, also müssen wir sie ausdünnen.The soup became too strong, so we need to thin it down.
Um den Saft zu ausdünnen, fügen wir Wasser hinzu.To dilute the juice, we add water.

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