VERB
schmelzen/ˈʃmɛlt͡sn̩/to melt; to liquefy
schmelzen is a German verb that means to melt or to liquefy. It is pronounced /ˈʃmɛlt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schmolz" and the past participle is "geschmolzen".
Definitions
1.to change from a solid to a liquid by heat; to melt(physical change)
a.for substances turning from solid to liquid
Im Frühling beginnt der Schnee zu schmelzen.—In spring, the snow begins to melt.
2.to cause something to melt(cause)
a.to liquefy something by heating it
Die Sonne schmilzt das Eis auf dem Dach.—The sun melts the ice on the roof.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schmelzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schmelze |
| Present (du) | schmilzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schmilzt |
| Preterite (ich) | schmolz |
| Participle II | geschmolzen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schmölze |
| Imperative (singular) | schmilz |
| Imperative (plural) | schmelzt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schmelzen" mean in English?
- "schmelzen" means to melt or to liquefy. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schmelzen"?
- "schmelzen" is pronounced /ˈʃmɛlt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schmelzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schmelzen" is "geschmolzen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "schmelzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schmelzen" becomes "schmolz" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schmelzen"?
- "schmelzen" is a verb in German.
