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Drosseln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Drosseln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to throttle", "to reduce" or "to cut back".
Essential properties of "drosseln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: drosseln
- Simple past: drosselte
- Participle: gedrosselt
regulartransitive
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 "drosseln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To reduce speed or quantity (e.g., flow)"
- Definition: "To reduce the speed or quantity of something, especially a flow."
- Translation(s): to throttle, to reduce, to cut back, to curb
- Synonym(s): verringern, einschränken, bremsen
- Antonym(s): erhöhen, steigern, verstärken
- Related word(s): Drosselklappe, Drosselung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Fahrer musste die Geschwindigkeit drosseln.
- Um Energie zu sparen, sollten wir den Verbrauch drosseln.
- Die Firma plant, die Produktion zu drosseln.
2.) "To strangle or asphyxiate"
- Definition: "To strangle or asphyxiate someone or something."
- Translation(s): to strangle, to choke, to throttle (neck)
- Synonym(s): würgen, ersticken
- Antonym(s): befreien, entlasten
- Related word(s): Drossel, Erstickung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Mörder versuchte, sein Opfer zu drosseln.
- In der Geschichte wird beschrieben, wie der Bösewicht jemanden drosseln wollte.
- Er drohte, den Verräter zu drosseln.