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Decken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Decken" is used as verb with the meaning of "cover", "spread" or "set the table".
Essential properties of "decken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: decken
- Simple past: deckte
- Participle: gedeckt
regulartransitive
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 "decken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cover (a surface/object)"
- Definition: "To cover a surface or an object with something."
- Translation(s): cover, spread
- Synonym(s): Bedecken, Überziehen
- Antonym(s): Freilegen, Enthüllen
- Related word(s): Abdeckung, Decke
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss den Tisch mit einer Tischdecke decken.
- Der Schnee deckt die ganze Landschaft.
- Sie deckt das Kind mit einer Decke zu.
2.) "To set the table"
- Definition: "To set the table before a meal."
- Translation(s): set the table
- Synonym(s): aufdecken
- Antonym(s): abräumen
- Related word(s): Tischdecken, Tisch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kannst du bitte den Tisch decken?
- Er deckt den Tisch für das Abendessen.
- Wir decken den Tisch vor dem Essen.
3.) "To cover (a need/requirement)"
- Definition: "To cover a need or a requirement."
- Translation(s): cover, meet, satisfy
- Synonym(s): erfüllen, abdecken
- Antonym(s): ungedeckt lassen
- Related word(s): Bedarf, Anforderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Versicherung deckt alle Kosten.
- Seine Ersparnisse decken die Ausgaben.
- Das Budget deckt die notwendigen Ausgaben.
4.) "To protect, shield"
- Definition: "To protect or shield something or someone."
- Translation(s): protect, shield, cover
- Synonym(s): beschützen, schützen
- Antonym(s): freilegen
- Related word(s): Schutz, Deckung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Soldat deckt seinen Kameraden.
- Das Dach deckt das Haus vor Regen.
- Der Regenschirm deckt uns vor dem Regen.
5.) "To cover (topics, information)"
- Definition: "To ensure that something is covered in terms of information or knowledge."
- Translation(s): cover, address, deal with
- Synonym(s): abdecken
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): Bericht, Nachricht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Bericht deckt alle wichtigen Themen ab.
- Die Zeitung deckt die neuesten Nachrichten.
- Der Kurs deckt viele Aspekte des Themas.