How the word "löschen" is translated into English
Die Feuerwehr konnte das Feuer schnell löschen.
[ˈdiː ˈfɔɪ̯ɐveːɐ̯ ˈkɔntə das ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ ˈʃnɛl ˈlœʃn̩.]
The fire department was able to put out the fire quickly.
Hast du die Kerzen im Wohnzimmer schon gelöscht?
[ˈhast ˈduː ˈdiː ˈkɛrtsn̩ ˈɪm ˈvoːntsɪmɐ ˈʃoːn ɡəˈlœʃt?]
Have you already put out the candles in the living room?
Brennendes Öl löscht man niemals mit Wasser.
[ˈbrɛnəndəs ˈøːl ˈlœʃt ˈman ˈniːmaːls ˈmɪt ˈvasɐ.]
You should never put out burning oil with water.
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