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ventilieren
German → American English
American English
ventilate
mit frischer Luft versorgen; Luft austauschen; etwas technisch oder formal belüften
Der Keller muss gut ventiliert werden, damit sich kein Schimmel bildet.Use „ventilieren“ mainly in technical, medical, or formal contexts. In everyday German, people more often say „lüften“ when they mean to air out a room.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „ventilieren“ mean in English?
It means „to ventilate“ or „to air out“, depending on the context.
Is „ventilieren“ the same as „lüften“?
Yes, but „lüften“ is the more common everyday word, while „ventilieren“ sounds more technical or formal.
How do you use „ventilieren“ in a sentence?
Example: „Der Raum muss regelmäßig ventiliert werden.“ = „The room must be ventilated regularly.“
Can „ventilieren“ mean to discuss something?
In German, it can also mean to bring up or discuss an issue informally, but this use is less common today.