verschwinden
Translation
to disappear, to vanish
Examples
Die Sonne verschwindet hinter den Wolken.
The sun is disappearing behind the clouds.
Mein Schlüssel ist verschwunden.
My key has disappeared.
Grammar Patterns
verschwinden to disappear My key has disappeared.
((from/behind/in sth.)) verschwinden to disappear from/behind/in sth. The sun is disappearing behind the clouds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich auflösen, verloren gehen; Antonyms: erscheinen, auftauchen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating removal or going away) + 'schwinden' (to dwindle, fade). The idea is to dwindle away completely.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'schwind'-ling (dwindling) away until it has completely vanished. The 'ver-' prefix emphasizes completion. Note that it uses 'sein' as its auxiliary verb.