verschwimmen
blur
Etwas wird unscharf oder nicht mehr klar erkennbar, so dass man die Grenzen nicht deutlich sehen kann.
The German word "verschwimmen" is a verb composed of the prefix "ver-" and the verb "schwimmen" (to swim).
- schwimmen means "to swim."
- The prefix ver- often indicates a change or transformation.
"verschwimmen" literally means "to blur," "to become blurred," or "to smudge." It is used when outlines, colors, or boundaries become unclear or merge.
Similar words:
- verwischen (to wipe off, to blur)
- verfließen (to melt away, to flow together)
- fusionieren (to merge, typically for organizations or companies)
Difference:
"verschwimmen" emphasizes blurry or unclear visual boundaries due to a blending or smudging effect, often used for images or water surfaces. "Verwischen" can imply active wiping or erasing, while "fusionieren" relates more to formal merging, not visual blurring.
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Examples
Die Farben verschwimmen auf dem Papier.verb
The colors blur on the paper.
Konturen verschwimmen im Nebel.verb
Contours blur in the fog.
Lichter verschwimmen langsam in der Ferne.verb
Lights blur slowly in the distance.
Bäume verschwimmen im Regen und sehen deshalb unscharf aus.verb
Trees blur in the rain and therefore look blurry.
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