Verschwinden

Definition

The selected German word is “Verschwinden”. This transitive verb originates from the word “Verschwunden” which means “disappeared” in English. “Verschwinden” is commonly used to describe the action of disappearing or vanishing. It encompasses the act of ceasing to be visible, existing, or present.

Opposite

The opposite of “Verschwinden” would be “erscheinen”, which means “to appear” in English. While “Verschwinden” refers to something or someone gradually or suddenly disappearing, “erscheinen” signifies the act of materializing or coming into sight.

Synonyms

Here are a few synonyms for “Verschwinden”:

1. Abtauchen: To dive - commonly used to describe the act of disappearing underwater, hence visually vanishing.
2. Entschwinden: To fade away - similar to “Verschwinden”, it denotes gradually disappearing or becoming indistinct.
3. Abschwinden: To fade - refers to something gradually losing visibility, fading away either physically or metaphorically.

Examples

1. Der Nebel lichtete sich, und das Schiff begann langsam zu verschwinden. (The fog cleared, and the ship started to disappear slowly.)
2. Der Magier ließ die Münze in seiner Hand verschwinden. (The magician made the coin disappear in his hand.)
3. Nach einer stürmischen Nacht sind alle Spuren der Zerstörung verschwunden. (After a stormy night, all traces of destruction have disappeared.)

Whether it is the magical vanishing of objects or the gradual disappearance of natural phenomena, “Verschwinden” captures the essence of a fascinating yet elusive concept.\ Visit YouGlish.com