to fuse / merge
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to fuse
To liquefy, often through heat, and combine into a single, inseparable mass. Usually refers to materials such as metals or plastics.
Die beiden Plastikteile sind in der Sonne zu einem Klumpen verschmolzen.
The two plastic parts fused into one lump in the sun.
The verb is made up of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'schmelzen' (to melt). 'Schmelzen' means 'to become liquid'. The prefix 'ver-' intensifies this into a complete, often irreversible process of unification.
Der Goldschmied verschmolz die beiden Ringe zu einem neuen Schmuckstück.
The goldsmith fused the two rings into a new piece of jewelry.
The perfect tense of 'verschmelzen' (to fuse / merge) is always formed with the auxiliary verb 'sein', because it describes a change of state. So it is 'ist verschmolzen', not 'hat verschmolzen'.
Die beiden Unternehmen sind letztes Jahr zu einem großen Konzern verschmolzen.
The two companies merged into a large corporation last year.
'Verschmelzen' is often used with the prepositions 'mit' (dative) or 'zu' (dative). 'Mit' describes what something fuses or merges with, and 'zu' describes the result of the fusion or merger.
Die kleine Firma ist mit einem internationalen Konzern verschmolzen.
The small company merged with an international corporation.
You can recognize the figurative meaning from the context. When abstract things like companies, cultures, ideas, or musical styles are involved, the meaning is always figurative, not physical melting.
In dieser Stadt verschmelzen Ost und West.
East and West merge in this city.
to unite / combine
'vereinen' and 'verschmelzen' can both express that different parts become a whole. 'vereinen' is broader and can also mean that different qualities or groups come together without completely losing their independence. 'verschmelzen' is stronger: the parts connect so closely that something new and unified is created. In a figurative sense, 'verschmelzen' fits well with companies, cultures, ideas, or styles. 'vereinen' is more natural when you are simply saying that several qualities or people are being brought together.
In dem neuen Lied verschmelzen klassische Musik und moderner Pop.
In the new song, classical music and modern pop merge.
Das Programm vereint Lernen, Spiel und Bewegung.
The program combines learning, play, and movement.