Erstarren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erstarren" is used as verb with the meaning of "freeze", "stiffen" or "become rigid".

Essential properties of "erstarren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erstarren
Simple past: erstarrte
Participle: erstarrt

regularintransitive

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 "erstarren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Become rigid or motionless from emotion or cold"

Definition: "To become rigid or motionless due to cold, fear, or another emotion."
Translation(s): freeze, stiffen, become rigid, become motionless
Synonym(s): verhärten, gefrieren
Antonym(s): schmelzen, bewegen
Related word(s): Erstarrung, starr

📝 Some usage examples:

Vor Angst erstarrte sie und konnte sich nicht bewegen.She froze in fear and couldn't move.
Das Wasser erstarrte zu Eis bei den niedrigen Temperaturen.The water froze to ice at low temperatures.
Er erstarrte vor Schreck, als er die Nachricht hörte.He froze in shock when he heard the news.

2.) "Liquid solidifies upon cooling"

Definition: "For a liquid to solidify upon cooling."
Translation(s): solidify, congeal, set, harden
Synonym(s): verhärten, gefrieren
Antonym(s): schmelzen, verflüssigen
Related word(s): Erstarrung, starr

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Lava erstarrte schnell nach dem Ausbruch.The lava solidified quickly after the eruption.
Der Beton erstarrte über Nacht.The concrete set overnight.
Das Wachs erstarrte nach dem Abkühlen.The wax hardened after cooling.

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