drosseln
/ˈdʁɔsl̩n/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- drosselt
- past
- drosselte
- perfect
- hat gedrosselt
Meaning
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to throttle, to reduce
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Man drosselt die Geschwindigkeit.
The speed is reduced.
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Die Firma will die Produktion wegen der Krise drosseln. Auch Arbeitsstunden werden gekürzt.
The company wants to reduce production because of the crisis. Working hours will also be cut.
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Similar words
Practice
1 What does drosseln mean?
to throttle, to reduce
2 Fill the gap: Man ___ die Geschwindigkeit.
Full sentence: Man drosselt die Geschwindigkeit. (The speed is reduced.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches drosseln?
drosseln: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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