schweißen
Translation
to weld
Examples
Der Arbeiter muss die Metallteile schweißen.
The worker has to weld the metal parts.
Die Teile wurden fest zusammengeschweißt.
The parts were welded together firmly.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) schweißen to weld (sth.). The welder has to weld the metal.
((et4)) ((an et4)) schweißen to weld (sth.) to (sth.). He is welding the handle to the pot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: löten (to solder), verbinden (to connect)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'sweizen' (to make hot, to make sweat). Related to 'Schweiß' (sweat) via the idea of intense heat.
Memory Tips
Welding is so hot it's like making the metal 'sweat' ('Schweiß').