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Weichen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Weichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "yield", "give way" or "retreat".
Essential properties of "weichen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: weichen
- Simple past: wich
- Participle: gewichen
irregularintransitive
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 "weichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To give up, yield, or retreat"
- Definition: "To give up, yield, retreat, fall back."
- Translation(s): yield, give way, retreat, back down
- Synonym(s): nachgeben, zurückweichen
- Antonym(s): standhalten, widerstehen
- Related word(s): weichenstellen, weich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Gegner musste schließlich weichen.
- Sie wich vor der Gefahr zurück.
- Er weicht immer, wenn es schwierig wird.
2.) "To become soft or tender"
- Definition: "To soften, become soft."
- Translation(s): soften, become soft, soak
- Synonym(s): weich werden, sich auflösen
- Antonym(s): verhärten
- Related word(s): weich, weichlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Boden weicht nach dem Regen auf.
- Das Brot hat im Wasser geweicht.
- Der Käse weicht in der Hitze.
3.) "To disappear or fade away"
- Definition: "To disappear, vanish."
- Translation(s): disappear, vanish, fade, recede
- Synonym(s): Verschwinden, sich auflösen
- Antonym(s): Erscheinen, auftauchen
- Related word(s): Vergehen, sich verflüchtigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Nebel weichen am Morgen.
- Der Schmerz weicht langsam.
- Der Schnee weicht in der Sonne.