Ergießen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ergießen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pour out", "to spill" or "to overflow".

Essential properties of "ergießen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ergießen
  • Simple past: ergoss
  • Participle: ergossen

See full conjugation of ergießen

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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 "ergießen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pour out liquid (large quantity/force)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss begann, sich über die Ufer zu ergießen.The river began to overflow its banks.
  2. Sie ließ den Tee langsam in die Tasse ergießen.She slowly poured the tea into the cup.
  3. Tränen begannen, sich über ihr Gesicht zu ergießen.Tears began to stream down her face.

2.) "To manifest or express intensely (emotions/feelings)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Freude begann sich in Worten zu ergießen.His joy began to pour forth in words.
  2. Die Wut ergoss sich in einem lauten Schrei.The rage erupted in a loud scream.
  3. Ihre Dankbarkeit ergoss sich in Tränen.Her gratitude poured out in tears.
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