verb

gießen

locsolni

Etwas mit Flüssigkeit bedecken oder Wasser auf Pflanzen tun, damit sie wachsen.

The German verb "gießen" means "to pour" or "to water".

  • It is a basic verb, not composed of smaller meaningful parts like prefixes plus root words.
  • It is commonly used for pouring liquids (e.g., water, wine) or for watering plants.

Similar words:

  • "schütten" – to dump or pour heavily
  • "gießen" often implies a controlled or gentle pouring, whereas "schütten" suggests a more forceful or less controlled pouring.

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Examples

Du musst die Pflanzen gießen.verb

Meg kell locsolnod a növényeket.

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