flachen
Translation
to flatten, to become flat, to become shallow
Examples
Der Bagger flacht das Gelände.
The excavator is flattening the terrain.
Die Kurve der Infektionen flacht.
The curve of infections is flattening.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to flatten sth. Der Bagger flacht das Gelände.
(intransitive) to become flat. Die Kurve der Infektionen flacht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ebnen (to level), glätten (to smooth); Antonyms: erhöhen (to raise), ansteigen (to rise)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'flach' (flat).
Memory Tips
Since 'flach' means 'flat', think of 'flachen' as the action of making something flat or becoming flat. Picture flattening a piece of land.