Verfremden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfremden" is used as verb with the meaning of "alienate", "estrange" or "defamiliarize".

Essential properties of "verfremden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verfremden
  • Simple past: verfremdete
  • Participle: verfremdet

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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 "verfremden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To alienate or make something appear strange"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regisseur wollte die Szene verfremden, um das Publikum zu überraschen.The director wanted to alienate the scene to surprise the audience.
  2. Durch die Beleuchtung wurde das Bild verfremdet und wirkte surreal.Through the lighting, the image was distorted and appeared surreal.
  3. Der Autor verfremdet die Charaktere, um eine tiefere Botschaft zu vermitteln.The author alienates the characters to convey a deeper message.
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