schmelzen
Translation
to melt, to fuse
Examples
Das Eis schmilzt in der Sonne.
The ice is melting in the sun.
Er schmilzt das Metall im Ofen.
He is melting the metal in the furnace.
Ihr Herz schmolz bei dem Anblick.
Her heart melted at the sight.
Grammar Patterns
to melt (intransitive) The ice is melting.
((sth.)) to melt sth. (transitive) He is melting the gold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zergehen (to dissolve), auflösen (to dissolve); Antonyms: erstarren (to solidify), gefrieren (to freeze)
Etymology
From Old High German `smelzan`. Related to the English word "smelt".
Memory Tips
Picture a snowman `schmelzen` (melting) in the sun. The sound is a bit like "smells then", as in it smells funny, then it's gone.