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to stir
To move a liquid or mushy mixture in a circular motion with a spoon or a similar object in order to mix the ingredients or prevent burning. This verb is separable.
Vergiss nicht, die Suppe gelegentlich umzurühren, damit sie nicht anbrennt.
Don't forget to stir the soup occasionally so it doesn't burn.
'Umrühren' (to stir) is a separable verb. The prefix 'um-' goes at the end in a main clause, remains attached to the verb in a subordinate clause, and in an infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' stands between 'um' and 'rühren'.
Ich rühre den Zucker im Tee um.
I stir the sugar into the tea.
The verb is made up of the prefix 'um-' and the verb 'rühren' (to stir). The prefix 'um-' here emphasizes the circular or repeated movement when mixing.
Rühre den Joghurt bitte einmal kräftig um.
Please give the yogurt a good stir.
'Umrühren' (to stir) is typically used with liquids or foods. Common combinations are: 'die Soße umrühren' (to stir the sauce), 'den Kaffee umrühren' (to stir the coffee), 'den Teig umrühren' (to stir the batter), or 'die Farbe umrühren' (to stir the paint).
Bevor du die Wand streichst, musst du die Farbe gut umrühren.
Before you paint the wall, you have to stir the paint well.
to stir / move
Rühren is the general activity of moving a liquid or mixture in a circular motion. Umrühren places more emphasis on mixing the contents of a container or preventing them from burning. With soup, both are often possible, depending on which aspect is important.
Mia rührt die Suppe gründlich um, damit sie nicht anbrennt.
Mia is stirring the soup thoroughly so that it does not burn.
Mia rührt langsam in der Suppe.
Mia is stirring the soup slowly.
