Gären Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gären" is used as verb with the meaning of "ferment", "brew" or "simmer".

Essential properties of "gären"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gären
  • Simple past: gor
  • Participle: gegoren

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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 "gären" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To ferment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Most beginnt zu gären.The must begins to ferment.
  2. Der Teig muss eine Nacht lang gären.The dough must ferment overnight.
  3. Der Wein wird in Eichenfässern gären.The wine will ferment in oak barrels.

2.) "To be agitated or to brew (unrest)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es gärt unter den Mitarbeitern wegen der neuen Firmenpolitik.Unrest is brewing among the employees because of the new company policy.
  2. In der Stadt gärt der Unmut über die neuen Gesetze.Discontent is brewing in the city over the new laws.
  3. Die Stimmung im Team gärt seit Wochen.The mood in the team has been simmering for weeks.
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