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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.
to mix up
In a figurative sense, to mix up different things that do not belong together (such as facts, ideas, feelings) or to fail to separate them clearly from one another.
In seiner Argumentation hat er ständig Fakten und persönliche Meinungen vermischt.
In his argument, he kept mixing up facts and personal opinions.
'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 mix
When combining substances, both mischen and vermischen are often possible. Mischen refers to the neutral process, while vermischen places more emphasis on the components blending into one another and forming a combined mixture; this can also happen unintentionally. Choose vermischen when this blending together or the result is especially important.
Beim Umfüllen haben sich die beiden Mehlsorten vollständig vermischt.
The two types of flour became completely mixed together while they were being transferred.
Für den Kuchen mischt Anna Mehl und Zucker in einer Schüssel.
Anna mixes flour and sugar in a bowl for the cake.
