auflösen
dissolve
Etwas in kleinere Teile zerlegen oder verschwinden lassen, bis es nicht mehr erkennbar ist.
The German word "auflösen" is a verb composed of "auf" (meaning "up" or "open") and "lösen" (meaning "to loosen" or "to solve"). Together, "auflösen" means "to dissolve," "to disband," or "to resolve."
Similar words:
- auflockern (to loosen up)
- lösen (to solve, to loosen)
- beenden (to end)
Differences:
- "auflösen" often implies dissolving a physical substance (e.g., sugar in water) or formally ending a group or agreement.
- "lösen" is more general, referring to solving problems or loosening something physically.
- "beenden" focuses on ending something without the connotation of dissolving or disbanding.
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Examples
Die Seife löst sich im Wasser auf.verb
The soap dissolves in the water.
Du musst den Zucker im Wasser auflösen.verb
You must dissolve the sugar in the water.
Die Tablette löst sich schnell auf.verb
The tablet dissolves quickly.
Zucker löst sich in Wasser auf.verb
Sugar dissolves in water.
Die Zuckerwürfel lösen sich im heißen Tee schnell auf.verb
The sugar cubes dissolve quickly in hot tea.
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