aufweichen
soften
Etwas hartes oder festes so machen, dass es weicher und lockerer wird.
The German word "aufweichen" is a verb that means "to soften" or "to dampen". It is composed of the prefix "auf" (which can denote upward movement or a change) and the verb "weichen," meaning "to yield" or "to soften." "Aufweichen" often refers to the process of making a solid or firm substance softer, especially through the addition of moisture.
Similar words in German include "erweichen" (to soften), "dämpfen" (to dampen), and "abmildern" (to mitigate). The main difference between these terms and "aufweichen" is that "erweichen" can refer to any kind of softening, while "aufweichen" specifically involves a process of softening due to moisture, often associated with food or materials.
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Examples
Man sollte die Nudeln nicht zu lange kochen, sonst weichen sie auf.verb
One should not cook the noodles for too long, otherwise they soften up.
Regen kann den Boden stark aufweichen.verb
Rain can strongly soften the ground.
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