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to mix
To bring different substances, elements, or groups together so that they form a uniform mass or mixture. Also reflexive: 'sich vermischen' (to mix).
Für den Cocktail müssen Sie die Säfte gut mit dem Sirup vermischen.
For the cocktail, you need to mix the juices well with the syrup.
'Vermischen' (to mix) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' always remains connected to the base verb 'mischen' (to mix). It is not moved to the end of the sentence in a main clause.
Er vermischt die Karten vor dem Spiel.
He mixes the cards before the game.
The typical structure is: 'etwas (Akkusativ) mit etwas (Dativ) vermischen' (to mix something with something). The accusative names what you take, and the dative names what you bring it together with.
Man sollte Öl nicht mit Wasser vermischen.
You should not mix oil with water.
When substances blend into each other on their own, the reflexive form 'sich vermischen' (to mix) is used. The subject is then plural.
Die beiden Flüssigkeiten vermischen sich nur sehr langsam.
The two liquids mix only very slowly.
In the figurative meaning, 'vermischen' (to mix up) is often used to criticize an unclear separation. Typical combinations are 'Privates und Berufliches vermischen' (to mix private and professional matters) or 'Fakten und Meinungen vermischen' (to mix up facts and opinions).
Es ist unprofessionell, Berufliches und Privates zu vermischen.
It is unprofessional to mix professional and private matters.
to distinguish
'unterscheiden' and 'vermischen' often stand in clear contrast. With 'unterscheiden', you separate things in your mind or recognize that they are not the same. With 'vermischen', you bring things together so that they are no longer clearly separated. This can happen with substances, but also with thoughts, facts, or feelings. The words can be confused when several similar things are involved. Remember: 'unterscheiden' makes differences clear, while 'vermischen' makes boundaries unclear.
Im Gespräch vermischt Aylin oft private Sorgen mit beruflichen Fragen.
In conversation, Aylin often mixes private worries with work-related issues.
Julia unterscheidet genau zwischen Symptomen und Ursachen.
Julia carefully distinguishes between symptoms and causes.