Rosten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rosten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to rust", "to corrode" or "to roast".

Essential properties of "rosten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rosten
  • Simple past: rostete
  • Participle: gerostet

See full conjugation of rosten

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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 "rosten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To oxidize or corrode metal"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der alte Nagel beginnt zu rosten.The old nail is starting to rust.
  2. Wenn es regnet, kann das Fahrrad schnell rosten.When it rains, the bicycle can rust quickly.
  3. Ohne Schutzmittel wird das Metall rosten.Without protective agents, the metal will rust.

2.) "To cook or brown food over fire/oven"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir werden das Fleisch auf dem Grill rosten.We will roast the meat on the grill.
  2. Er liebt es, Marshmallows über dem Feuer zu rosten.He loves to roast marshmallows over the fire.
  3. Die Nüsse müssen leicht rosten, bevor sie serviert werden.The nuts need to be lightly roasted before being served.
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