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to mix
To combine different ingredients, especially for drinks or food, often with the help of a kitchen appliance such as a blender.
Der Barkeeper mixt einen komplizierten Cocktail für den Gast.
The bartender is mixing a complicated cocktail for the guest.
to mix
In audio engineering, to combine different audio tracks (such as vocals, instruments, effects) into a single audio file while adjusting volume and sound.
Der Produzent hat den ganzen Tag damit verbracht, den neuen Song zu mixen.
The producer spent the whole day mixing the new song.
to mix
To combine or blend different elements, styles, or languages with one another.
Sie mixt in ihrer Kleidung gerne teure Designermode mit günstigen Second-Hand-Stücken.
In her clothing, she likes to mix expensive designer fashion with cheap second-hand pieces.
'Mixen' (to mix) is a loanword from English ('to mix'). In German, however, it is conjugated like a regular weak verb: ich mixe, du mixt, er hat gemixt.
Für den Teig hat sie Eier und Zucker schaumig gemixt.
For the batter, she mixed eggs and sugar until foamy.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about ingredients, cocktails, or a blender, it means mixing food or drinks. With music, audio tracks, or a studio, it is about audio. With clothing, languages, or styles, it is about combining elements.
Für den DJ-Kurs lerne ich, wie man Lieder professionell mixt.
For the DJ course, I'm learning how to mix songs professionally.
The word 'mixen' (to mix) is very common in everyday language and sounds modern and informal. It is used especially often in connection with drinks, food, and music.
Lass uns schnell einen Smoothie für das Frühstück mixen.
Let's quickly mix a smoothie for breakfast.
In the culinary area, 'mixen' (to mix) is often connected with drinks and liquid foods. Typical combinations are: Cocktails mixen (to mix cocktails), einen Smoothie mixen (to mix a smoothie), ein Salatdressing mixen (to mix a salad dressing).
Kannst du mir bitte einen Saft aus Orangen und Karotten mixen?
Can you please mix me a juice from oranges and carrots?
to mix
When preparing drinks or food, both mischen and mixen can be used. Mischen is the neutral, broader term and does not require a particular appliance; mixen is especially appropriate when a blender is used or when preparing a drink. In many kitchen situations, the two words overlap.
Für den Smoothie mixt Nina Bananen und Beeren im Mixer.
Nina blends bananas and berries in a blender for the smoothie.
Für den Salat mischt Nina Tomaten und Gurken in einer Schüssel.
Nina mixes tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl for the salad.
