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lüften

to air out

verb LUEF-ten Rare

Origin: from Luft (air)

Also means

to ventilate

Usage Note

lüften means to open windows and let fresh air in, a daily ritual in Germany to prevent Schimmel (mould). The recommended quick method of fully opening windows is called Stoßlüften.

Examples

"Vergiss nicht, morgens das Schlafzimmer zu lüften."

Natural Translation

Don't forget to air out the bedroom in the morning.

Literal Translation

Forget not, mornings the bedroom to air-out.

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