verb
glätten
smooth
Etwas so machen, dass es keine Falten, Wellen oder Unebenheiten mehr hat.
The German word "glätten" is a verb meaning "to smooth" or "to even out". It is derived from the adjective "glatt", which means "smooth" or "slick".
Similar words:
- "ebnen" (to level)
- "ausgleichen" (to balance or even out)
- "polieren" (to polish)
Differences:
- "glätten" typically refers to making a surface smooth by removing wrinkles, bumps, or roughness (e.g., smoothing fabric or hair).
- "ebnen" emphasizes leveling a surface, usually a larger, physical area like terrain.
- "ausgleichen" focuses more on balancing or compensating differences rather than physical texture.
- "polieren" involves making a surface shiny and smooth, often through rubbing or polishing.
In brief, glätten is the general process of smoothing out surface irregularities.
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Examples
Er möchte die Oberfläche glätten.verb
He wants to smooth the surface.
Er glättet das Holz mit Schleifpapier.verb
He smooths the wood with sandpaper.
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