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Trocknung
/ˈtʁɔknʊŋ/
drying
Die Trocknung der Wäsche dauert bei Regen länger.
The drying of the laundry takes longer when it's raining.
general
The process of removing moisture from something to make it dry.
Nach der Wäsche braucht die Kleidung eine schnelle Trocknung.
After washing, the clothes need quick drying.
Die Trocknung von Lebensmitteln verlängert ihre Haltbarkeit.
Drying food extends its shelf life.
Often used in technical contexts (e.g., industrial drying processes) but also common in everyday language.
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Common Collocations
Pay attention to the preposition 'von' when using 'Trocknung' with objects, e.g., 'Trocknung von Obst' (drying of fruit).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Trocknung' in formal or technical contexts (e.g., scientific papers, manuals). In everyday speech, 'trocknen' (verb) is more common.
Word Origin
From the verb 'trocknen' (to dry) + the suffix '-ung' indicating the process or result of an action. The verb 'trocknen' stems from Middle High German 'truckenen' and Old High German 'truckanēn', related to Old English 'þurh' (through) and 'dry' in English.
Usage Notes
Common in contexts like laundry, food preservation, construction (e.g., drying cement), and manufacturing. In informal speech, 'Trocknung' is interchangeable with 'Trocknen' (the process), but 'Trocknung' is more formal.
Word Breakdown
trockn-
root related to 'dry'
root-ung
suffix forming nouns indicating an action or result
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