Flankieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flankieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flank", "to line" or "to border".

Essential properties of "flankieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: flankieren
  • Simple past: flankierte
  • Participle: flankiert

See full conjugation of flankieren

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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 "flankieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To accompany or protect on the sides"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Soldaten flankieren den König während der Parade.The soldiers flank the king during the parade.
  2. Bäume flankieren die Straße auf beiden Seiten.Trees line the street on both sides.
  3. Zwei Löwenstatuen flankieren den Eingang des Gebäudes.Two lion statues flank the entrance of the building.

2.) "To place something on the sides of an object for decoration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Zwei Vasen flankieren den Kamin.Two vases flank the fireplace.
  2. Kerzen flankieren den Spiegel im Flur.Candles flank the mirror in the hallway.
  3. Blumen flankieren den Tisch für die Feier.Flowers flank the table for the celebration.
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