Grillen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Grillen" is used as verb with the meaning of "grill", "barbecue" or "BBQ".

Essential properties of "grillen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: grillen
Simple past: grillte
Participle: gegrillt

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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 "grillen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cook food outdoors on a grill"

Definition: "To cook food outdoors on a grill."
Translation(s): grill, barbecue, BBQ
Synonym(s): braten, rösten
Related word(s): Grill, Grillparty

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir werden heute Abend grillen.We will grill tonight.
Im Sommer grillen wir oft im Garten.In summer, we often grill in the garden.
Er liebt es, Fleisch auf dem Balkon zu grillen.He loves to grill meat on the balcony.

2.) "Interrogate intensely, question rigorously"

Definition: "To interrogate someone intensely, often uncomfortably."
Translation(s): grill, interrogate, question intensely, cross-examine
Synonym(s): befragen, ausfragen
Related word(s): Verhör, Befragung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Reporter begann, den Politiker zu grillen.The reporter began to grill the politician.
Sie grillten ihn mit Fragen über seine Vergangenheit.They grilled him with questions about his past.
Er fühlte sich unwohl, als sie ihn zu grillen begannen.He felt uncomfortable when they started to grill him.

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