Verschwinden
Example: Die Sonne begann langsam hinter den Bergen zu verschwinden.
Definition
"Verschwinden" means to cease to be visible or to pass out of sight, often used when something or someone goes away or disappears gradually. For example, "Die Sonne begann langsam hinter den Bergen zu verschwinden" describes the sun slowly setting behind the mountains.
Etymology
The word "verschwinden" comes from the German prefix "ver-" combined with the verb "schwinden," which means to dwindle or vanish. The prefix "ver-" often implies a change or completion, so "verschwinden" literally means to completely vanish or disappear. Did you know it shares roots with the English word "swindle," originally meaning to vanish or disappear skillfully?
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"Verschwinden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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