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unravelling

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

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verb

Entwirren, aufdröseln

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Examples :

"The cat was happily unravelling the ball of yarn. "

Die Katze entwirrte glücklich den Wollknäuel.

process action situation

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verb

Sich entwirren, sich lösen

(of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the sleeve, leaving loose yarn everywhere. "

Der alte Pullover entwirrte sich am Ärmel und hinterließ überall lose Fäden.

material process structure

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verb

Entwirren, aufklären, lösen

To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

Examples :

"to unravel a mystery"

ein Rätsel entwirren

process action outcome

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verb

Entwirren, auflösen, durcheinanderbringen

To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

Examples :

"to unravel the broad consensus which was created"

den breiten Konsens, der geschaffen wurde, zu entwirren

action process condition situation

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verb

Sich auflösen, zusammenbrechen

To become undone; to collapse.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the seam. "

Der alte Pullover löste sich an der Naht auf.

process condition situation action

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noun

Entwirren, Auflösung

The act of becoming unravelled

Examples :

"The old sweater's unravelling became noticeable after only a few wears. "

Das Entwirren des alten Pullovers wurde schon nach wenigen Malen Tragen bemerkbar.

process action event