verschwinden

This is the 1887th most frequent German word.

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verschwinden

"Verschwinden" means "to disappear."


Here, "verschwinden" is used to describe an object moving out of view.

Das Auto verschwand plötzlich um die Ecke.

The car suddenly disappeared around the corner.


In this sentence, "verschwinden" illustrates something becoming obscured or hidden from sight.

Die Sonne verschwindet hinter den Wolken.

The sun disappears behind the clouds.


"Verschwunden" in this instance describes a lost item, commonly used in passive forms.

Mein Schlüssel scheint verschwunden zu sein.

My key seems to have disappeared.