ab|löschen
Translation
to deglaze, to extinguish, to quench
Examples
Den Braten mit Wein ablöschen.
Deglaze the roast with wine.
Die Feuerwehr löschte das Feuer ab.
The fire brigade extinguished the fire.
Man muss den heißen Stahl in Wasser ablöschen.
You have to quench the hot steel in water.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to deglaze/extinguish sth. with sth. Den Braten mit Wein ablöschen.
Similar Words
ausmachen (to put out), auslöschen (to extinguish), deglasieren (to deglaze)
Etymology
From the prefix `ab-` (off, down) and `löschen` (to extinguish). Literally 'to extinguish off'.
Memory Tips
Think of pouring liquid (`ab-`) to 'extinguish' (`löschen`) the browned bits in a pan for cooking, which connects to the primary meaning of extinguishing a fire.