einlaufen
shrink
Meaning of einlaufen
sich in der Größe verringern, besonders nach dem Waschen
to become smaller, especially after washing
Pronunciation
einlaufen with English translation
einlaufen usage examples
Die Wolle kann beim Waschen einlaufen.
Wool can shrink in the wash.
Mein T-Shirt ist leider eingelaufen.
Unfortunately, my T-shirt shrank.
einlaufen synonyms
What's the difference between einlaufen, sich verkleinern, and zusammenziehen
Highlights the process of becoming smaller; a bit more descriptive and slightly more formal than "kleiner werden".
Advanced: broader words
Means to contract or pull together; used for materials, tissue, or body parts becoming tighter or more compact.
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einlaufen belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does einlaufen mean?
to become smaller, especially after washing
How do you pronounce einlaufen?
einlaufen is pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nlaʊ̯fən].
How is einlaufen used in a sentence?
Wool can shrink in the wash. Translation: Die Wolle kann beim Waschen einlaufen.
Is einlaufen part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, einlaufen (shrink) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is einlaufen part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, einlaufen (shrink) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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