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aufgetaut

thawed

adjective OWF-ge-towt Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

warmed up (of a person)

Usage Note

Aufgetaut describes something that was frozen and has thawed — aufgetautes Fleisch (thawed meat), aufgetauter Boden. Figuratively, jemand ist aufgetaut describes a person who has relaxed and become more open after initial reserve — a very common informal use.

Examples

"Das aufgetaute Fleisch sollte noch am selben Tag zubereitet werden."

Natural Translation

The thawed meat should be prepared on the same day.

Literal Translation

The thawed meat should be prepared still on the same day.

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