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impregnate in German

impregnate in German is schwängern, befruchten, besamen — impregnate means to make a woman or female animal pregnant.

impregnate in German

schwängern
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
befruchten
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
besamen
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
imprägnieren
verb
(transitive) To fill pores or spaces with a substance.

What does "impregnate" mean?

  1. verb To make a woman or female animal pregnant.
    "The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year."
  2. verb To soak, fill, or saturate a material thoroughly with a substance.
    "The wood was impregnated with a preservative to stop it rotting."
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impregnate in a sentence

  • The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year.
  • The wood was impregnated with a preservative to stop it rotting.
  • The fabric is impregnated with a chemical that repels insects.

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What is "impregnate" in German?

"impregnate" in German is schwängern, befruchten, besamen. impregnate means: To make a woman or female animal pregnant.

How do you use "impregnate" in a sentence?

Example: "The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year." In German, "impregnate" is schwängern, befruchten, besamen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "impregnate": schwängern, befruchten, besamen, imprägnieren.

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