duften
smell
Ein angenehmen Geruch verströmen, der oft Freude macht oder gefällt.
The German word "duften" is a verb that means "to smell" or "to scent." It is a somewhat poetic term often used to describe a pleasant fragrance produced by flowers, food, or other aromatic items. The word "duften" can be thought of as conveying a positive olfactory experience.
Similar words in German include "riechen" (to smell), "geruch" (to smell with the connotation of an odor), and "aromatisieren" (to aromatize).
The key difference is that "riechen" is more general and can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant smells, while "duften" specifically connotes a pleasant fragrance.
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Examples
Die Blumen duften sehr angenehm.verb
The flowers smell very pleasant.
Rosen duften immer so süß.verb
Roses always smell so sweet.
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