Gefrieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gefrieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to freeze", "to congeal" or "to be paralyzed".

Essential properties of "gefrieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gefrieren
Simple past: gefror
Participle: gefroren

irregulartransitiveintransitive

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 "gefrieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To freeze (liquid to solid)"

Definition: "To change from liquid to solid due to extreme cold."
Translation(s): to freeze, to congeal
Synonym(s): einfrieren, erstarren
Antonym(s): schmelzen, auftauen
Related word(s): Frost, Eis, Kälte

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Wasser beginnt zu gefrieren, wenn die Temperatur unter null Grad fällt.The water begins to freeze when the temperature drops below zero degrees.
Im Winter kann der See vollständig gefrieren.In winter, the lake can completely freeze.
Die Blumen im Garten sind über Nacht gefroren.The flowers in the garden froze overnight.

2.) "To freeze (from fear/surprise)"

Definition: "To stop or become paralyzed due to fear or surprise."
Translation(s): to freeze, to be paralyzed, to stop dead
Synonym(s): erstarren, stocken
Antonym(s): bewegen, handeln
Related word(s): Schock, Angst, Überraschung

📝 Some usage examples:

Vor Schreck gefror er mitten im Satz.He froze in mid-sentence out of shock.
Sie gefror vor Angst, als sie das Geräusch hörte.She froze in fear when she heard the sound.
In diesem Moment gefror die Zeit für ihn.At that moment, time froze for him.

Search more words →