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Schmelzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schmelzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to melt", "to thaw" or "to dwindle".
Essential properties of "schmelzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schmelzen
- Simple past: schmolz
- Participle: geschmolzen
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 "schmelzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To melt (solid to liquid)"
- Definition: "To change from solid to liquid due to heat."
- Translation(s): to melt, to thaw
- Synonym(s): schmelzen, tauchen
- Antonym(s): gefrieren
- Related word(s): Schmelze, Schmelzpunkt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Eis beginnt zu schmelzen.
- Der Schnee wird in der Sonne schmelzen.
- Die Butter im Topf schmilzt schnell.
2.) "To diminish/dwindle gradually"
- Definition: "To disappear or decrease gradually."
- Translation(s): to dwindle, to shrink, to diminish, to melt away
- Synonym(s): verschwinden, sich auflösen
- Antonym(s): zunehmen
- Related word(s): Verlust, Rückgang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Vermögen des Unternehmens schmilzt.
- Die Hoffnung auf gutes Wetter schmilzt.
- Seine Chancen auf den Sieg schmelzen dahin.
3.) "To melt/fuse metals"
- Definition: "To melt or fuse metals."
- Translation(s): to smelt, to fuse, to melt down
- Synonym(s): verschmelzen, zusammenschmelzen
- Related word(s): Schmelzofen, Metallschmelze
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Goldschmied schmilzt das Gold.
- Aluminium schmilzt bei höheren Temperaturen.
- Die Metallteile werden zusammen geschmolzen.