soaking

• Beschreibt etwas, das völlig durchnässt oder bis zur Sättigung mit Flüssigkeit durchtränkt ist; oft auch im Sinne von in Flüssigkeit eingelegt (z. B. beim Kochen).

Describes something that is extremely wet, often to the point of being saturated.

1. Very wetA2informal

   Completely saturated with liquid; extremely wet.

   Durchnässt

   • I got soaking wet in the rain without an umbrella.
   • Her clothes were soaking after she fell into the pool.
   • The towel is soaking from the spilled water.

   Synonymedrenchedsaturatedsoddenwaterlogged

   Antonymeariddesiccateddryparched

2. Absorbing liquidB1informal

   In the process of being immersed or left in liquid to absorb it.

   Flüssigkeit aufsaugend

   • The beans are soaking in water overnight.
   • She left the dishes soaking in the sink.
   • The stain remover works best when the fabric is soaking.

   Synonymeimbibing

   Antonymerepellingwaterproofing

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Prozess des Eintauchens in eine Flüssigkeit oder den Zustand des Durchnässtseins bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act or process of being immersed in liquid, or the state of being thoroughly wet.

unzählbar

1. Act of making something wetB1formal

   The process of leaving something in liquid to become thoroughly wet or saturated.

   Einweichen

   • The soaking of the beans overnight makes them easier to cook.
   • A good soaking in warm water helps remove the dirt.
   • The laundry requires a thorough soaking before washing.

   Synonymedrenchingimmersionmacerationsaturationsousingwetting

2. State of being very wetB1informal

   The condition of being extremely wet, often from rain or liquid.

   Durchnässung

   • After the storm, we got a complete soaking.
   • The dog came in from the rain and gave the floor a soaking.
   • He got a soaking when he fell into the river.

   Synonymedrenchingsaturationsogginesswetness

   Antonymedroughtdryness

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas für eine gewisse Zeit in eine Flüssigkeit getaucht wird oder dass etwas vollständig nass wird bzw. Flüssigkeit aufnimmt.

A verb used to indicate the act of immersing something in liquid for a period of time, or becoming thoroughly wet.

1. Immerse in liquidA2formal

   To place something in a liquid for a period of time to make it wet or soft.

   Einweichen

   • She soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
   • He soaked his sore muscles in a hot bath.
   • The laundry needs to soak in detergent for an hour.

   Synonymedrenchdunkimmersesaturatesteepsubmerge

2. Become very wetA2informal

   To become thoroughly wet or saturated with liquid.

   Durchnässen

   • We got completely soaked in the sudden rainstorm.
   • The sponge soaked up all the spilled water.
   • Her clothes were soaking wet after the walk.

   Synonymesaturatesousesteep

   Antonymedry

3. B2informal

   To absorb or take in something, such as information or atmosphere.

   Aufnehmen

   • He sat quietly, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere.
   • She soaked up every detail of the lecture.
   • Tourists often soak in the local culture during their travels.

   Synonymeabsorbassimilatedrink inimbibetake in

   Antonymeemitexuderelease

Phrasal-Variantensoak throughsoak up