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zerlaufen.

to lose form due to melting, to melt away

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯fən/
  1. to lose form due to melting, to melt away

    class-7 · strong
    Lassen Sie die Butter in der Pfanne zerlaufen.
  2. to ruin (shoes) by using them, to wear out

    class-7 · strong
    Ich hab meine Turnschuhe bei der Tour zerlaufen.
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German zerloufen, from Old High German ziloufan, zihloufan. Equivalent to zer- + laufen.

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