mischen
Translation
to mix, to blend, to shuffle
Examples
Mischen Sie die Zutaten gut.
Mix the ingredients well.
Kannst du bitte die Karten mischen?
Can you please shuffle the cards?
Er mischt sich immer in alles ein.
He always interferes in everything.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) mischen to mix (sth.) He is mixing the salad.
((sth.)) mit ((sth.)) mischen to mix (sth.) with (sth.) He mixes oil with vinegar.
sich in ((sth.)) mischen to interfere in (sth.) Don't interfere in my business!
Similar Words
Synonyms: vermengen (to mingle), verrühren (to stir); Antonyms: trennen (to separate), sortieren (to sort)
Etymology
From Old High German 'miscan', related to Latin 'miscere' (to mix).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English word 'mix'. Imagine 'mixing' ingredients in a bowl.