Beschreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beschreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "describe", "depict" or "explain".

Essential properties of "beschreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beschreiben
  • Simple past: beschrieb
  • Participle: beschrieben

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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 "beschreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To represent or explain something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Können Sie bitte das Gemälde beschreiben?Can you please describe the painting?
  2. Der Zeuge versuchte, den Täter genau zu beschreiben.The witness tried to describe the perpetrator accurately.
  3. In seinem Buch beschreibt er seine Reise durch Südamerika.In his book, he describes his journey through South America.

2.) "To trace or draw a geometric figure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schüler musste einen Kreis auf dem Papier beschreiben.The student had to draw a circle on the paper.
  2. Sie beschrieb mit dem Zirkel einen perfekten Bogen.She drew a perfect arc with the compass.
  3. Der Architekt beschrieb die Grundrisse des Gebäudes.The architect drew the floor plans of the building.
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