triefen
drip
Wenn eine Flüssigkeit in Tropfen von etwas herabläuft oder sehr nass ist.
The German word "triefen" is a verb that means "to drip" or "to be dripping wet." This indicates the action where liquid falls in a series of drops, often assumed to be happening intensely as it implies overflow or saturation. Words in German with similar meanings might include "tropfen" (to drop), "rinnen" (to run, used for liquid), and "fließen" (to flow).
The difference with "triefen" compared to similar words is its strong connotation of heavy dripping, often used when something is thoroughly soaked. "Tropfen" is a more general term for any type of dropping action, "rinnen" indicates a smooth, continuous flow, and "fließen" refers usually to a stream-like movement of liquid.
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Examples
Seine Kleidung beginnt zu triefen, weil es so stark regnet.verb
His clothes start to drip because it is raining so hard.
Die Wände triefen nach dem Starkregen vor Nässe.verb
The walls are dripping with moisture after the heavy rain.
Meine Schuhe triefen nach dem Spaziergang im Regen.verb
My shoes are dripping after the walk in the rain.
Die Äpfel triefen vor Saft.verb
The apples are dripping with juice.
Meine Augen triefen vor Tränen.verb
My eyes are dripping with tears.
Das Dach triefte so stark, dass ein Eimer nötig war.verb
The roof dripped so much that a bucket was needed.
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