mummify

ˈmʌmɪˌfaɪ
mummifiedmummifies
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Translation of mummify from English into German

Verb

1.

natural process

intr.Rare
become preserved like a mummy naturally
intr.Rare
mumifizieren konservieren
  • The body began to mummify in the dry cave.Der Körper begann, in der trockenen Höhle zu mumifizieren.
2.

preservation

tr.Rare
preserve a dead body by drying and wrapping
tr.Rare
mumifizieren konservieren
  • Ancient Egyptians would mummify their pharaohs.Die alten Ägypter mumifizierten ihre Pharaonen.
3.

preserve idea

tr.Rare
preserve an idea or institution lifelessly
tr.Rare
mumifizieren
  • The old traditions seemed to mummify over time.Die alten Traditionen schienen mit der Zeit zu mumifizieren.
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Synonyms and analogies of mummify in English

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Examples of mummify in a sentence

  • Leaves can mummify when exposed to extreme conditions.
  • The museum displayed a mummified cat from ancient times.
  • Some cultures mummify their dead as part of tradition.
  • The outdated policies seemed to mummify within the organization.
  • His ideas began to mummify, losing relevance over time.

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

Verb
mumifizierenv.

In a week, your skin will desiccate, and you'll mummify.

In einer Woche wird dein Gesicht austrocknen, und du wirst mumifizieren.

The remains have already started to mummify, but...

Die Überreste haben bereits angefangen zu mumifizieren, aber...

The only person with the skill to mummify a body.

Die einzige Person, die einen Körper mumifizieren kann.

Just don't mummify me and wall me up if I kick the bucket.

Aber mumifizieren Sie mich nicht, falls ich abkratze.

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mummify: Examples and translations in context

I was chasing this dude, I just seen him mummify a guy.

Ich hatte gerade gesehen, wie er einen Kerl mumifiziert hat.

In a week your skin will desiccate, and you'll mummify.

Innerhalb einer Woche wird deine Haut austrocknen und du mumifizierst.

Egyptians used to mummify nearly all animals.

Die alten Ägypter mumifizierten fast alle Tiere.

This kung fu is going to mummify a living person.

Dieses Kung-Fu mumifiziert eine lebende Person.

They didn't mummify bodies, they cremated.

Sie mumifizierten Leichen nicht, sondern verbrannten sie.

stuff them in canopic jars, and then mummify whatever is left.

stopfen sie in Kanopenkrüge und mumifizieren, was übrig ist.

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