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melt in German

melt in German is Schmelze, Schmelzwasser, schmelzen — melt means to turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.

melt in German

Schmelze
noun
Molten material, the product of melting.
Schmelzwasser
noun
The springtime snow runoff in mountain regions.
schmelzen
verb
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
schmelzen lassen
verb
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
schmelzen
verb
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

What does "melt" mean?

  1. verb To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
    "The ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat."
  2. verb To soften emotionally, or to make someone feel tender or moved.
    "Her heart melted when she saw the puppy."
  3. noun A sandwich or dish topped with melted cheese.
    "I ordered a tuna melt for lunch."

melt in a sentence

  • The ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat.
  • Melt the butter in a pan before adding the onions.
  • Her heart melted when she saw the puppy.
  • His stern expression melted into a smile.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "melt" in German?

"melt" in German is Schmelze, Schmelzwasser, schmelzen. melt means: To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.

How do you use "melt" in a sentence?

Example: "The ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat." In German, "melt" is Schmelze, Schmelzwasser, schmelzen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "melt": Schmelze, Schmelzwasser, schmelzen, schmelzen lassen.

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