Feilen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Feilen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to file", "to smooth" or "to polish".

Essential properties of "feilen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: feilen
  • Simple past: feilte
  • Participle: gefeilt

See full conjugation of feilen

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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 "feilen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To file a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss das Holzstück noch feilen.He still needs to file the piece of wood.
  2. Sie feilt die Kanten des Metalls.She files the edges of the metal.
  3. Ich feile an meinem Projekt, bis es perfekt ist.I'm filing away at my project until it's perfect.

2.) "To refine or perfect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er feilt an seiner Rede.He is refining his speech.
  2. Sie feilt an ihrem Lebenslauf.She is perfecting her resume.
  3. Wir feilen an den Details des Plans.We are refining the details of the plan.
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