einweichen
soak
The German word "einweichen" is a verb that means "to soak" or "to moisten". It is composed of "ein" (in) and "weichen" (to soften). "Einweichen" is often used in the context of immersing something in liquid to soften it or allow it to absorb the liquid, such as "Einweichen von Reis" (soaking rice).
Similar words in German include "durchtränken" (to soak through), "befeuchten" (to moisten), and "nass machen" (to make wet).
The difference lies in usage and intensity:
- "Durchtränken" refers to thorough saturation, while
- "befeuchten" typically means to slightly dampen, rather than fully submerging something.
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Examples
Sie muss die Bohnen über Nacht einweichen.verb
She has to soak the beans overnight.
Heute soll man trockene Linsen acht Stunden einweichen.verb
Today one should soak dry lentils for eight hours.
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