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flatten in German

flatten in German is flachmachen, planieren, plätten — flatten means to make something flat or level.

flatten in German

flachmachen
verb
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.
planieren
verb
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.
plätten
verb
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.
plattmachen
verb
(transitive) To knock down or lay low.

What does "flatten" mean?

  1. verb To make something flat or level.
    "He flattened the dough with a rolling pin."
  2. verb To knock something or someone down completely.
    "The storm flattened dozens of houses along the coast."
  3. verb To press one's body against a surface, usually to hide or avoid something.
    "She flattened herself against the wall as the car sped past."
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flatten in a sentence

  • He flattened the dough with a rolling pin.
  • The steamroller flattened the fresh asphalt.
  • The storm flattened dozens of houses along the coast.
  • She flattened herself against the wall as the car sped past.

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What is "flatten" in German?

"flatten" in German is flachmachen, planieren, plätten. flatten means: To make something flat or level.

How do you use "flatten" in a sentence?

Example: "He flattened the dough with a rolling pin." In German, "flatten" is flachmachen, planieren, plätten.

Are there other ways to say "flatten" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "flatten": flachmachen, planieren, plätten, plattmachen.

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