ausdünnen
thin out
The German word "ausdünnen" is a verb that means "to thin out" or "to reduce". The word is made up of the prefix "aus-" indicating a process or action outwards or to completion, and "dünnen", which is related to "dünn" meaning "thin". "Ausdünnen" often refers to the selective removal or reduction of items, such as plants or objects, to create more space or to make something less dense.
Words with similar meanings to "ausdünnen" include "reduzieren" (to reduce), "verringern" (to diminish), and "lichten" (to lighten or clear).
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Examples
Wir müssen die Pflanzen im Garten ausdünnen.verb
We need to thin out the plants in the garden.
Gärtner dünnen im Frühling häufig Sträucher aus.verb
Gardeners often thin out shrubs in the spring.
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