Austrocknen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Austrocknen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dry out", "desiccate" or "dehydrate".

Essential properties of "austrocknen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: austrocknen
Simple past: trocknete aus
Participle: ausgetrocknet

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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 "austrocknen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dry something out"

Definition: "To remove moisture from something until it is dry."
Translation(s): dry out, desiccate, dehydrate
Synonym(s): trocknen, entwässern
Antonym(s): befeuchten, anfeuchten
Related word(s): Trockenheit, trocken

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Sonne kann den Boden schnell austrocknen.The sun can quickly dry out the soil.
Nach dem Regen begann der Wind die Straßen zu austrocknen.After the rain, the wind began to dry out the streets.
Ohne Wasser wird die Pflanze bald austrocknen.Without water, the plant will soon dry out.

2.) "To become dry naturally (e.g., a body of water)"

Definition: "To lose moisture naturally, like a river or lake."
Translation(s): dry up, run dry, desiccate
Synonym(s): versiegen, austrocknen
Antonym(s): fließen, strömen
Related word(s): Trockenperiode, Wasserknappheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fluss begann im Sommer auszutrocknen.The river began to dry up in the summer.
Viele Seen trocknen in der Hitze aus.Many lakes dry up in the heat.
Ohne Regen wird der Bach bald austrocknen.Without rain, the stream will soon dry up.

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