entwirren
untangle
Etwas ordentlich machen, indem man Knoten oder Verwicklungen löst, sodass es wieder gerade oder klar wird.
The German word "entwirren" is a verb meaning "to untangle" or "to unravel."
- It is made up of the prefix "ent-" (indicating removal or reversal) and "wirren", which means "to confuse" or "to tangle."
Similar words:
- "auflösen" (to dissolve, to resolve)
- "auswühlen" (to dig out)
- "klären" (to clarify)
Differences:
- "entwirren" specifically refers to physically or metaphorically untangling or sorting out something twisted or confused.
- "auflösen" is broader, often used for resolving problems or dissolving substances, not necessarily about tangles.
- "klären" focuses more on clarification or making something clear rather than physically untangling.
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Examples
Du kannst die Schnur entwirren.verb
You can untangle the cord.
Hast du gestern das verhedderte Kabel schnell entwirrt?verb
Did you quickly untangle the tangled cable yesterday?
Nach dem Sturm entwirrten wir die durcheinandergeratenen Seile am Zaun.verb
After the storm we untangled the tangled-up ropes on the fence.
Die Geduld hilft, das Missverständnis zu entwirren.verb
Patience helps untangle the misunderstanding.
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