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lüften — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • air noun The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
  • ventilate verb To let fresh air circulate through a space, replacing stale or stagnant air.

Senses

lüften is used for these senses in English:

  • ventilate To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.
  • ventilate To expose something to the circulation of fresh air.

air — full definition

  1. noun The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
  2. noun A particular quality, feeling, or manner someone or something has.
  3. noun Television or radio broadcasting.
  4. verb To broadcast something on television or radio.
  5. verb To make an opinion, complaint, or secret known publicly.

ventilate — full definition

  1. verb To let fresh air circulate through a space, replacing stale or stagnant air.
  2. verb To provide mechanical breathing assistance to a patient who cannot breathe adequately on their own.
  3. verb To bring an idea, opinion, or grievance out into the open for discussion.

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