Bekleiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bekleiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "clothe", "dress" or "attire".

Essential properties of "bekleiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bekleiden
  • Simple past: bekleidete
  • Participle: bekleidet

See full conjugation of bekleiden

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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 "bekleiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dress or clothe oneself/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss sich warm bekleiden, da es draußen kalt ist.He needs to dress warmly, as it's cold outside.
  2. Sie bekleidet sich immer sehr elegant.She always dresses very elegantly.
  3. Wir bekleiden die Kinder für die Feier.We are dressing the children for the celebration.

2.) "To hold a position or office"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bekleidet eine wichtige Position in der Firma.He holds an important position in the company.
  2. Sie bekleidet das Amt der Bürgermeisterin.She holds the office of mayor.
  3. Er bekleidet seit Jahren diese Funktion.He has held this function for years.
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