fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɪndn̩

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Translation

to disappear, to vanish

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Word origin

A compound of ver- (indicating disappearance or completion) and schwinden ('to dwindle, to fade'), from Old High German swintan.

Origin
Old High German
Root
swintan

Grammar

Verb typestrong, irregular, perfect with sein

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

Wolken.

The sun suddenly disappeared behind the clouds.

.

My key has simply vanished.

, ansteht.

He always disappears whenever there's work to do.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: Words 441-450.