unravel in German
unravel in German is auflösen, enthüllen, enträtseln — unravel means to untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
unravel in German
auflösen
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
enthüllen
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
enträtseln
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
lösen
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
offenlegen
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
auftrennen
To separate the connected or united parts of (something); to throw (something) into disorder; to confound, to confuse, to disintegrate.
ausfasern
To separate the connected or united parts of (something); to throw (something) into disorder; to confound, to confuse, to disintegrate.
zerfasern
To separate the connected or united parts of (something); to throw (something) into disorder; to confound, to confuse, to disintegrate.
aufdröseln
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
entwirren
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
auftrennen
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
auseinanderdröseln
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
einstürzen
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
kollabieren
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
vernichtet werden
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
zugrundegehen
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
zunichte gemacht werden
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
zusammenbrechen
(figurative) Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.
What does "unravel" mean?
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verb To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
"She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool."
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verb To work out or solve something confusing or mysterious, piece by piece.
"Detectives slowly unravelled the mystery behind the disappearance."
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verb To fall apart or break down into disorder.
"Their plan began to unravel the moment the weather turned."
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unravel in a sentence
- She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool.
- He unravelled the old sweater to reuse the yarn.
- Detectives slowly unravelled the mystery behind the disappearance.
- It took years to unravel the truth about the scandal.
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What is "unravel" in German?
"unravel" in German is auflösen, enthüllen, enträtseln. unravel means: To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
How do you use "unravel" in a sentence?
Example: "She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool." In German, "unravel" is auflösen, enthüllen, enträtseln.
Are there other ways to say "unravel" in German?
Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "unravel": auflösen, enthüllen, enträtseln, lösen, offenlegen, auftrennen.
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