Einfrieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einfrieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "freeze", "deep-freeze" or "suspend".

Essential properties of "einfrieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einfrieren
  • Simple past: fror ein
  • Participle: eingefroren

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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 "einfrieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To freeze (for preservation)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde das Fleisch einfrieren, damit es länger hält.I will freeze the meat so it lasts longer.
  2. Im Winter kann das Wasser in den Rohren einfrieren.In winter, the water in the pipes can freeze.
  3. Wir sollten die Beeren einfrieren, um sie später zu verwenden.We should freeze the berries to use them later.

2.) "To temporarily stop a process or activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die Gehälter einzufrieren.The government has decided to freeze salaries.
  2. Wir müssen die Verhandlungen einfrieren, bis neue Informationen vorliegen.We must freeze the negotiations until new information is available.
  3. Das Projekt wurde aufgrund von Budgetproblemen eingefroren.The project was frozen due to budget problems.
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