No. 14,672 in German
münden
"To flow into" or "to lead to (a result)."
In a sentence
Der Fluss mündet in das Meer.
The river flows into the sea.
Here, 'münden' is used to describe the action of a river flowing into a larger body of water, indicating physical confluence.
Die Diskussion mündete in eine Entscheidung.
The discussion culminated in a decision.
Here, 'münden' is metaphorically describing the conclusion or result of a process, resulting in a particular outcome.
Der Wanderweg mündet in eine breite Straße.
The hiking trail leads into a wide road.
In this context, 'münden' signifies the end or convergence of a path into a different, usually larger, location.
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