Trocknen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trocknen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dry", "wipe dry" or "make dry".

Essential properties of "trocknen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: trocknen
  • Simple past: trocknete
  • Participle: getrocknet

See full conjugation of trocknen

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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 "trocknen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remove moisture from something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss meine Haare trocknen, bevor ich ausgehe.I need to dry my hair before I go out.
  2. Die Wäsche trocknet in der Sonne.The laundry dries in the sun.
  3. Bitte trockne die Teller nach dem Spülen ab.Please dry the plates after washing.

2.) "Become dry or lose moisture"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Pflanzen werden trocknen, wenn wir sie nicht gießen.The plants will dry out if we don't water them.
  2. Lass den Schwamm trocknen, bevor du ihn wieder benutzt.Let the sponge dry before you use it again.
  3. Die Farbe muss erst trocknen, bevor wir die zweite Schicht auftragen.The paint must dry first before we apply the second coat.

3.) "Dry something using heat or air"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir trocknen Früchte, um sie länger haltbar zu machen.We dry fruits to make them last longer.
  2. Die Sonne wird den Schlamm schnell trocknen.The sun will quickly dry the mud.
  3. Sie trocknen Kräuter für den Winter.They dry herbs for the winter.
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