Entwässern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entwässern" is used as verb with the meaning of "drain", "dewater" or "dry out".

Essential properties of "entwässern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entwässern
  • Simple past: entwässerte
  • Participle: entwässert

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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 "entwässern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remove excess water from an area or substance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Landwirt muss das Feld entwässern, um die Ernte zu retten.The farmer must drain the field to save the harvest.
  2. Nach dem Regen war es notwendig, den Keller zu entwässern.After the rain, it was necessary to drain the basement.
  3. Die Stadt plant, das Sumpfgebiet zu entwässern.The city plans to drain the swamp area.

2.) "Remove body water for weight or volume reduction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sportler muss sich vor dem Wettkampf entwässern.The athlete must dehydrate before the competition.
  2. Einige Medikamente können den Körper entwässern.Some medications can dehydrate the body.
  3. Um Gewicht zu verlieren, entschied sie sich, ihren Körper zu entwässern.To lose weight, she decided to dehydrate her body.
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