verschießen

Meaning

1. (class-2, strong, transitive) to shoot off
2. (class-2, reflexive, strong) to discharge but miss one’s shot
3. (class-2, reflexive, strong) to fall in love
4. (class-2, intransitive, strong) to fade (of colours)

Concepts

fade

discolor

discolour

come off

grow stale

be worn off

grow dull in color

Synonyms

verbleichen

verblassen

ausbleichen

abblättern

sich rot verfärben

abgehen

sich entfärben

Translations

passer

se décolorer

consumer en tirant

déteindre

s’écailler

se détacher

pâlir

scolorire

se faner

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fɛɐ̯ˈʃiːsn̩/

Etymology

From Middle High German verschiezen, from Old High German firskiozan. Equivalent to ver- + schießen.