English–German
“incubate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁyːtən/
Example
Das Huhn brütet die Eier im Nest.
The hen is incubating the eggs in the nest.
How to say “incubate” in German
“Incubate” in German is brüten.
A hen keeps something close and warm for a long time, as if an egg or an idea must slowly develop.
Example sentences with brüten
Er brütet seit Tagen über den Vorschlag.
He has been brooding over the proposal for days.
Tips for using brüten
- The figurative construction commonly uses über, as in über einem Problem brüten, for prolonged thought focused on a subject.