Schwelen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwelen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to smolder", "to glow" or "to simmer".

Essential properties of "schwelen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schwelen
  • Simple past: schwelte
  • Participle: geschwelt

See full conjugation of schwelen

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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 "schwelen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To burn without flame, producing smoke"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Feuer begann zu schwelen und Rauch stieg auf.The fire began to smolder and smoke rose.
  2. Unter der Asche konnte man das Holz noch schwelen sehen.Under the ashes, one could still see the wood smoldering.
  3. Der Konflikt begann zu schwelen, bevor er eskalierte.The conflict began to smolder before it escalated.

2.) "To persist latently, without open manifestation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Streit schwelte lange unter der Oberfläche.The dispute smoldered for a long time beneath the surface.
  2. Unzufriedenheit schwelt in der Belegschaft.Dissatisfaction is simmering among the staff.
  3. Die Spannung schwelt seit Jahren zwischen den Parteien.The tension has been simmering between the parties for years.
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