English–German
“melt” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃmɛltsn̩/
Example
Das Eis schmilzt in der Sonne.
The ice is melting in the sun.
How to say “melt” in German
“Melt” in German is schmelzen.
A solid substance loses its fixed shape and becomes liquid, while a guarded feeling can also soften.
Example sentences with schmelzen
Bei seinem Lächeln konnte ich innerlich nicht anders, als schmelzen.
I couldn't help but melt inside at his smile.
Tips for using schmelzen
- For snow and ice thawing naturally, German often uses tauen, as in Der Schnee taut, while schmelzen focuses on melting into liquid.