verb
verschmelzen
merge · fuse
Wenn zwei oder mehr Dinge zu einem Ganzen werden.
The German word "verschmelzen" is a verb meaning "to merge" or "to fuse". It is made up of the prefix "ver-" and the verb "schmelzen" which means "to melt". So, "verschmelzen" literally means "to melt together."
Words with similar meaning include:
- "vereinigen" (to unite)
- "verbinden" (to connect, to link)
- "fusionieren" (to fuse, used often in business contexts)
Difference:
- "verschmelzen" emphasizes a literal or figurative blending into one, often suggesting a complete, seamless union.
- "vereinigen" implies uniting or bringing together but can be less about melting and more about joining.
- "verbinden" focuses on connection without necessarily forming a new single entity.
- "fusionieren" is often used specifically for organizational or business mergers.
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Examples
Die Farben verschmolzen langsam zu einem neuen Ton.verb
The colors slowly merged into a new shade.
Beim Erhitzen verschmelzen die beiden Wachsstücke miteinander.verb
When heated, the two pieces of wax fuse together.
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