zerfließen

C1

to flow away

English meaning
to flow away

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zerfließen in a sentence

Die Zeit zerfließt wie Sand durch meine Finger.

Word family

zerfließen is built from fließen (to flow). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about zerfließen

What does zerfließen mean in English?

zerfließen means "to flow away". For example: "Die Zeit zerfließt wie Sand durch meine Finger."

What level is zerfließen in German?

zerfließen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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