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entangle

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

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verb

Verwickeln, verstricken

To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

Examples :

"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."

Die Delfine verwickelten sich in einem Fischernetz.

action process condition

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verb

Verwickeln, verstricken

To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult

Examples :

"She didn't want to entangle herself in office gossip, fearing it would lead to unnecessary drama. "

Sie wollte sich nicht in Büroklatsch verwickeln lassen, da sie befürchtete, dass dies zu unnötigem Drama führen würde.

situation action condition

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verb

Verstricken, verwickeln

Examples :

"The kitten tried to catch the yarn and ended up entangling itself in it. "

Das Kätzchen versuchte, das Garn zu fangen und verwickelte sich schließlich darin.

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verb

Verwickeln, verstricken

To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Examples :

"The student didn't study, and now he's entangled in a web of confusing equations and missed deadlines. "

Der Schüler hat nicht gelernt, und jetzt ist er in einem Netz aus verwirrenden Gleichungen und verpassten Fristen verstrickt.

situation condition