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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.
'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 connect / to bandage
'verbinden' and 'mixen' can both mean that several things come together. 'verbinden' sounds more general and often more orderly: two parts, ideas, or qualities are brought together into a unit. 'mixen' is used especially for ingredients, drinks, music, or styles; the things are more likely to be mixed or blended. Learners may confuse the words because both express combination. In practice: for cables, paths, ideas, or qualities, 'verbinden' usually fits. For smoothies, cocktails, audio tracks, or mixed styles, 'mixen' sounds more natural.
Für den Smoothie mixt Lena Bananen, Joghurt und ein paar Beeren.
For the smoothie, Lena blends bananas, yogurt, and a few berries.
Der neue Tunnel verbindet den Bahnhof mit dem Stadtzentrum.
The new tunnel connects the train station with the city center.