Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To become smaller or fewer as something contracts or loses volume.
Natural examples
Der Wollpullover ist beim Waschen geschrumpft.
The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
Bei trockener Hitze schrumpfen die Äpfel schnell.
In dry heat, the apples shrink quickly.
Nach den Ausgaben ist unser Budget geschrumpft.
After the expenses, our budget has shrunk.
Usage note
Schrumpfen is regular and uses sein in the perfect here: ist geschrumpft. It also applies to quantities that decrease.
Mini-lesson: schrumpfen
To become smaller or fewer as something contracts or loses volume. Schrumpfen is regular and uses sein in the perfect here: ist geschrumpft. It also applies to quantities that decrease.
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