verb🔗ShareMahlen, zermahlenTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "Der Koch benutzte einen Mörser und Stößel, um die Gewürze zu einem feinen Pulver zu zermahlen.actionprocessmachinefoodagriculturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, schleifenTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"Eine Linse schleifen; eine Axt schleifen.machineactionworktechnicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, schleifenTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The construction worker was grinding the metal to smooth the edges. "Der Bauarbeiter schliff das Metall, um die Kanten zu glätten.materialactionmachineindustryprocesstechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, zermahlenTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."Stahl wird zu einer scharfen Kante geschliffen.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, zerreibenTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old door was grinding against the floor, making a loud, scraping noise every time we opened it. "Die alte Tür rieb sich mühsam über den Boden und erzeugte jedes Mal, wenn wir sie öffneten, ein lautes, kratzendes Geräusch.actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrindenTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder was grinding the metal rail in the skate park. "Der Skateboarder grindete das Metallgeländer im Skatepark.sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnterdrücken, niederdrücken, zermürbenTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines was grinding the employees down. "Der ständige Druck, unrealistische Fristen einzuhalten, zermürbte die Mitarbeiter.actionpoliticsgovernmentsocietyworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich erotisch wiegenTo rotate the hips erotically."During the party, people were grinding on the dance floor to the music. "Während der Party wiegten sich die Leute auf der Tanzfläche erotisch zur Musik.bodysexactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich aneinander reiben, tanzenTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."At the party, some couples were grinding on the dance floor to the loud music. "Auf der Party tanzten einige Paare auf der Tanzfläche zu der lauten Musik eng aneinander.sexdancebodyentertainmentactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePauken, büffelnTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."He spent hours grinding math problems to prepare for the exam. "Er paukte stundenlang Matheaufgaben, um sich auf die Prüfung vorzubereiten.achievementactionprocessworkgamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKurbeln, drehenTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"Eine Orgel kurbeln.machineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, zermahlenTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory was grinding out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "Die Fabrik produzierte jeden Tag Tausende identischer Plastikspielzeuge.machineprocessactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Code automatisch formatieren und einrückenTo automatically format and indent code."The code editor is grinding, automatically fixing the spacing and indentation as I type. "Der Code-Editor formatiert und richtet den Code automatisch ein, während ich tippe.computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEintrichtern, einprägenTo instill through repetitive teaching."The coach is grinding good sportsmanship into the players through constant drills and discussions. "Der Trainer versucht den Spielern durch ständige Übungen und Diskussionen gute Sportlichkeit einzutrichtern.educationactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEssen, verzehrenTo eat.""After school, the kids were grinding on snacks while they did their homework." "Nach der Schule haben die Kinder Snacks verzehrt, während sie ihre Hausaufgaben machten.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchuften, malochenTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."Maria has been grinding all week to finish her research paper on time. "Maria schuftet die ganze Woche, um ihre Forschungsarbeit rechtzeitig fertigzustellen.workeducationachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, aufregenTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant whistling while I'm trying to study is really grinding on me. "Sein ständiges Pfeifen, während ich versuche zu lernen, geht mir wirklich auf die Nerven.emotionattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMahlen, ZerkleinernThe action of grinding together or crushing into small particles."Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine."Unheilvolle Knarren und Mahlgeräusche kamen aus dem Inneren der Maschine.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleifen, aneinander reibenA form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together."The school dance prohibited grinding. "Der Schultanz verbot das Schleifen.culturedanceentertainmentsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrinding, wiederholtes ErledigenRepeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth."After weeks of non-stop grinding, she finally earned enough gold to buy the legendary sword. "Nach wochenlangem, ununterbrochenem Grinding verdiente sie sich endlich genug Gold, um das legendäre Schwert zu kaufen.gamecomputinginternetentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharemahlend, schleifendOf or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding."The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree."Das Treffen kam zu einem mahlenden Stillstand, als sich die beiden Seiten nicht einigen konnten.soundactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareZermürbend, hartHard and tedious."a week filled with grinding toil"Eine Woche voller zermürbender Arbeit.attitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
