Bedecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bedecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cover", "to overlay" or "to blanket".

Essential properties of "bedecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bedecken
  • Simple past: bedeckte
  • Participle: bedeckt

See full conjugation of bedecken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bedecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cover, to overlay"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wolken bedecken den Himmel.The clouds cover the sky.
  2. Sie bedeckte ihr Gesicht mit den Händen.She covered her face with her hands.
  3. Der Schnee bedeckt die ganze Landschaft.The snow covers the entire landscape.

2.) "To hide, to conceal, to mask"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, seine Nervosität zu bedecken.He tried to hide his nervousness.
  2. Die Dunkelheit bedeckte die Spuren des Verbrechens.The darkness covered the traces of the crime.
  3. Sie bedeckte ihre wahren Gefühle mit einem Lächeln.She masked her true feelings with a smile.

3.) "To cover or protect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Pflanzen vor dem Frost bedecken.We must cover the plants from the frost.
  2. Er bedeckte das Kind mit einer warmen Decke.He covered the child with a warm blanket.
  3. Die Mutter bedeckte das schlafende Baby vorsichtig.The mother carefully covered the sleeping baby.
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