Aufsaugen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufsaugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "absorb", "soak up" or "suck up".

Essential properties of "aufsaugen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufsaugen
Simple past: saugte auf
Participle: aufgesaugt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufsaugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Absorb liquids or substances"

Definition: "To absorb liquids or substances, like a sponge."
Translation(s): absorb, soak up, suck up
Synonym(s): absorbieren, einsaugen
Antonym(s): abstoßen, abweisen
Related word(s): saugen, aufsaugen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Schwamm kann viel Wasser aufsaugen.The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
Die Pflanze saugt Nährstoffe aus dem Boden auf.The plant absorbs nutrients from the soil.
Das Handtuch saugte die verschüttete Milch auf.The towel soaked up the spilled milk.

2.) "Acquire information or knowledge intensely"

Definition: "To acquire information or knowledge intensely."
Translation(s): absorb, soak up, take in, assimilate
Synonym(s): aufnehmen, verinnerlichen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vergessen
Related word(s): lernen, studieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er saugte das Wissen der Bücher auf.He absorbed the knowledge from the books.
Die Schüler saugten die Informationen auf.The students soaked up the information.
Sie saugte alle Details des Vortrags auf.She absorbed all the details of the lecture.

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