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thaw in German

thaw in German is Tauwetter, Schmelze, tauen — thaw means to melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.

thaw in German

Tauwetter
noun
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
Schmelze
noun
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
Tauwetter
noun
(figuratively) A period of relaxation, of reduced reserve, tension, or hostility or of increased friendliness or understanding.
tauen
verb
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen.
schmelzen
verb
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen.
entspannen
verb
(intransitive, figuratively) To grow gentle or genial.
auftauen
verb
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

What does "thaw" mean?

  1. verb To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.
    "Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight."
  2. verb To become friendlier or less reserved after being cold or distant.
    "Her icy manner slowly thawed over the course of the evening."
  3. noun A period when frozen ground, ice, or snow melts, or a period of improving relations.
    "The January thaw turned the roads to slush."

thaw in a sentence

  • Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight.
  • The snow began to thaw as spring arrived.
  • Her icy manner slowly thawed over the course of the evening.
  • The January thaw turned the roads to slush.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "thaw" in German?

"thaw" in German is Tauwetter, Schmelze, tauen. thaw means: To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.

How do you use "thaw" in a sentence?

Example: "Take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw overnight." In German, "thaw" is Tauwetter, Schmelze, tauen.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "thaw": Tauwetter, Schmelze, tauen, schmelzen, entspannen, auftauen.

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