Trennen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trennen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to separate", "to divide" or "to disconnect".

Essential properties of "trennen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: trennen
Simple past: trennte
Participle: getrennt

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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 "trennen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To separate or divide into parts"

Definition: "To separate or divide something into parts."
Translation(s): to separate, to divide
Synonym(s): teilen, spalten, scheiden
Antonym(s): verbinden
Related word(s): Trennung, getrennt

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Gruppe trennen, um effizienter zu arbeiten.We need to separate the group to work more efficiently.
Der Fluss trennt die Stadt in zwei Hälften.The river separates the city into two halves.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach 20 Jahren Ehe zu trennen.They decided to separate after 20 years of marriage.

2.) "To disconnect or unplug an electrical device"

Definition: "To disconnect or unplug an electrical device."
Translation(s): to disconnect, to unplug, to switch off
Synonym(s): abschalten, abstecken
Antonym(s): anschließen
Related word(s): Trennung, Stromunterbrechung

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte trennen Sie das Gerät vom Stromnetz, bevor Sie es reinigen.Please disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it.
Vergiss nicht, den Stecker zu trennen, bevor du abreist.Don't forget to unplug the power cord before you leave.
Der Techniker musste die Maschine vom Netz trennen, um sie zu reparieren.The technician had to disconnect the machine from the mains to repair it.

3.) "To distinguish or differentiate between things/concepts"

Definition: "To distinguish or differentiate between things or concepts."
Translation(s): to distinguish, to differentiate, to separate
Synonym(s): unterscheiden, Differenzieren
Antonym(s): vereinigen
Related word(s): Unterscheidung, Differenzierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Es ist wichtig, Fakten von Meinungen zu trennen.It is important to separate facts from opinions.
Kinder lernen früh, Farben zu trennen und zu benennen.Children learn early to distinguish and name colors.
In der Philosophie versuchen wir, Wahrheit von Illusion zu trennen.In philosophy, we try to separate truth from illusion.

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