Einstreichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einstreichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spread", "to apply" or "to smear".

Essential properties of "einstreichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einstreichen
  • Simple past: strich ein
  • Participle: eingestrichen

See full conjugation of einstreichen

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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 "einstreichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spread a substance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Butter auf das Brot eingestrichen.He spread the butter on the bread.
  2. Die Salbe wurde auf die Haut eingestrichen.The ointment was applied to the skin.
  3. Sie strich die Farbe gleichmäßig auf die Leinwand ein.She spread the paint evenly on the canvas.

2.) "To collect or win"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Gewinn eingestrichen.He collected the profit.
  2. Sie strich das Geld schnell ein.She quickly pocketed the money.
  3. Nach dem Verkauf strich er eine große Summe ein.After the sale, he raked in a large sum.
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