entangle

ɪnˈtæŋɡəl
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Translation of entangle into German

Verb

1.

physical objects

tr./intr.
twist or weave together making separation hard
tr./intr.
  • The wires were entangled behind the desk.Die Drähte waren hinter dem Schreibtisch verwickelt.
2.

problems

tr.
involve in complicated or difficult situations
tr.
  • He became entangled in legal issues.Er verstrickte sich in rechtliche Probleme.
3.

complications

tr.Rare
ensnare or trap in a situation
tr.Rare
verstricken verfangen
  • She was entangled in a web of lies.Sie war in ein Netz von Lügen verstrickt.
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Expressions with entangle: examples in English and translations in German

in Schwierigkeiten geraten
sich in Schwierigkeiten bringen
She entangled with trouble by ignoring the warnings.

Synonyms and analogies of entangle in English

Examples of entangle in a sentence

  • Her hair got entangled in the brush.
  • She found herself entangled in a web of lies.
  • The company became entangled in a financial scandal.
  • The fish got entangled in the net.
  • He found himself entangled in bureaucratic red tape.

Translations of "entangle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verwickelnv.

A lie can easily entangle anyone in a web of deceit.

Eine Lüge kann jeden leicht in ein Netz aus Täuschungen verwickeln.

verschränkenv.

A quantum bit can entangle with another bit, creating new computational power.

Ein Quantenbit kann sich mit einem anderen Bit verschränken und so neue Rechenleistung schaffen.

verfangenv.

A drift net can entangle dolphins, making its use controversial among conservationists.

Ein Treibnetz kann Delfine verfangen, was seine Verwendung bei Naturschützern umstritten macht.

verstrickenv.

The sour strawberry flavours entangle the consumer in an organoleptic trance.

Die sauren Erdbeeraromen verstricken den Konsumenten in einer organoleptischen Trance.

umschlingenv.

Parents and in-laws should be treated with respect and love, but we must not allow our emotions to entangle us.

Eltern und Schwiegereltern sollten mit Respekt und Liebe behandelt werden, aber wir dürfen unseren Emotionen nicht erlauben, uns umschlingen zu lassen.

verwirrenv.

The complex instructions only served to entangle the new employees further.

Die komplexen Anweisungen haben nur dazu beigetragen, die neuen Mitarbeiter noch mehr zu verwirren.

verhakenv.

The individual fibers of the nonwoven web serve to entangle the hooks of the mating hook component of the hook and loop fastener or so to engage.

Die einzelnen Fasern der Vliesbahn dienen dazu, sich mit den Haken der dazu passenden Hakenkomponente der Haken- und Schlaufen-Befestigung zu verhaken oder damit in Eingriff zu gelangen.

umrankenv.

Numerous legends entangle this landmark of the city.

Zahlreiche Legenden umranken dieses Wahrzeichen der Stadt.

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Other translations for entangle:

  • verheddernv.
  • verflechtenv.

entangle: Examples and translations in context

The deliciously fruity and sour fragrances entangle smokers in a sweet embrace.

Die köstlichen, fruchtig-säuerlichen Düfte verwickeln die Raucher in eine süße Umarmung.

The legal issues continue to entangle the two parties in a lengthy court battle.

Die rechtlichen Probleme verwickeln die beiden Parteien weiterhin in einen langwierigen Rechtsstreit.

Try not to entangle yourself in matters that don't concern you.

Versuche, dich nicht in Angelegenheiten zu verwickeln, die dich nichts angehen.

Attempting to hide the truth will only entangle you in more lies.

Der Versuch, die Wahrheit zu verbergen, wird dich nur in mehr Lügen verwickeln.

Fishermen often encounter overboarded nets that can entangle marine life.

Fischer stoßen oft auf verlorene Netze, die das Meeresleben verwickeln können.

Avoid gossip that can entangle you in unnecessary drama.

Vermeide Klatsch, der dich in unnötiges Drama verwickeln kann.

The political scandal threatens to entangle multiple high-profile figures.

Der politische Skandal droht, mehrere prominente Persönlichkeiten zu verwickeln.

Her ambitious goals often entangle her in overwhelming responsibilities.

Ihre ehrgeizigen Ziele verwickeln sie oft in überwältigende Verantwortungen.

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