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absorbed in German

absorbed in German is vertieft — absorbed means completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.

absorbed in German

vertieft
adj
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

What does "absorbed" mean?

  1. adj Completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.
    "He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop."
  2. adj Taken in or soaked up.
    "Most of the rainfall was absorbed by the dry soil."
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absorbed in a sentence

  • He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop.
  • Most of the rainfall was absorbed by the dry soil.

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What is "absorbed" in German?

"absorbed" in German is vertieft. absorbed means: Completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.

How do you use "absorbed" in a sentence?

Example: "He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop." In German, "absorbed" is vertieft.

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