Fließen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fließen" is used as verb with the meaning of "flow", "run" or "run smoothly".

Essential properties of "fließen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fließen
  • Simple past: floss
  • Participle: geflossen

See full conjugation of fließen

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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 "fließen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "For a liquid to move continuously"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wasser beginnt zu fließen.The water begins to flow.
  2. Der Fluss fließt ruhig dahin.The river flows calmly along.
  3. Der Wein fließt in das Glas.The wine flows into the glass.

2.) "To move continuously without interruption"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verkehr fließt reibungslos.The traffic flows smoothly.
  2. Gespräche können besser fließen, wenn man sich entspannt.Conversations can flow better when one relaxes.
  3. Wenn die Ideen fließen, entstehen die besten Projekte.When ideas flow, the best projects emerge.

3.) "To proceed smoothly and continuously"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Arbeit fließt gut voran.The work is progressing well.
  2. Das Projekt fließt ohne größere Hindernisse.The project is proceeding without major obstacles.
  3. Der Prozess fließt reibungslos.The process flows smoothly.

4.) "Continuous movement of energy or electricity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Elektrizität fließt durch die Leitungen.Electricity flows through the lines.
  2. Die Energie fließt ungehindert.The energy flows unhindered.
  3. Der Strom fließt durch das Kabel.The current flows through the cable.

5.) "Develop naturally and effortlessly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Lass die Dinge einfach fließen.Just let things flow.
  2. Die Veranstaltung fließt sehr gut.The event is flowing very well.
  3. Es ist wichtig, dass alles reibungslos fließt.It is important that everything runs smoothly.
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