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grease in German

grease in German is Fett, Schmiere, Schmierfett — grease means melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.

grease in German

Fett
noun
Animal fat in a melted or soft state.
Schmiere
noun
(by extension) Any oily or fatty matter.
Schmierfett
noun
(by extension) Any oily or fatty matter.
schmieren
verb
(transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
bestechen
verb
(transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.
schmieren
verb
(transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.

What does "grease" mean?

  1. noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
    "She wiped the grease off the pan before washing it."
  2. verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
    "Grease the tin before pouring in the cake mixture."
  3. verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.
    "They greased the official's palm to speed up the paperwork."

grease in a sentence

  • She wiped the grease off the pan before washing it.
  • The mechanic covered his hands in grease working on the engine.
  • Grease the tin before pouring in the cake mixture.
  • He greased the hinges so the door would stop squeaking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grease" in German?

"grease" in German is Fett, Schmiere, Schmierfett. grease means: Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.

How do you use "grease" in a sentence?

Example: "She wiped the grease off the pan before washing it." In German, "grease" is Fett, Schmiere, Schmierfett.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "grease": Fett, Schmiere, Schmierfett, schmieren, bestechen.

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