Tauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "thaw", "melt" or "defrost".

Essential properties of "tauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: tauen
Simple past: taute
Participle: getaut

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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 "tauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To melt, thaw"

Definition: "To melt or thaw due to heat or temperature change."
Translation(s): thaw, melt
Synonym(s): schmelzen, auftauen
Antonym(s): gefrieren, erstarren
Related word(s): Tauwetter, Taupunkt

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Schnee beginnt zu tauen, wenn die Sonne scheint.The snow begins to thaw when the sun shines.
Im Frühling tauen die Flüsse und Bäche.In spring, the rivers and streams thaw.
Das Eis im Kühlschrank hat angefangen zu tauen.The ice in the refrigerator has started to thaw.

2.) "To melt or thaw something with heat"

Definition: "To make something melt or thaw by applying heat."
Translation(s): thaw, melt, defrost
Synonym(s): auftauen, schmelzen lassen
Antonym(s): einfrieren, kühlen
Related word(s): Erwärmung, Heizung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss das Fleisch vor dem Kochen tauen.I have to thaw the meat before cooking.
Er hat die gefrorenen Beeren in der Mikrowelle getaut.He thawed the frozen berries in the microwave.
Sie tauen das Brot auf, bevor sie es essen.They thaw the bread before eating it.

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