Verdauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verdauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "digest", "process" or "come to terms with".

Essential properties of "verdauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verdauen
  • Simple past: verdaute
  • Participle: verdaut

See full conjugation of verdauen

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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 "verdauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To digest food for nutrients"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Essen muss der Körper die Nahrung verdauen.After eating, the body must digest the food.
  2. Er kann fettige Speisen nicht gut verdauen.He cannot digest fatty foods well.
  3. Das Kind hat Schwierigkeiten, Milchprodukte zu verdauen.The child has difficulty digesting dairy products.

2.) "To mentally process and comprehend information/experiences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er braucht Zeit, um die schlechten Nachrichten zu verdauen.He needs time to digest the bad news.
  2. Nach dem Schock musste sie die Ereignisse erst verdauen.After the shock, she first had to digest the events.
  3. Es fiel ihm schwer, die Kritik zu verdauen.He found it difficult to digest the criticism.
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