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Flecken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Flecken" is mainly used as verb meaning "stain", "spot" or "mark". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Flecken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: flecken
- Simple past: fleckte
- Participle: gefleckt
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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Fleck
- Plural: die Flecken
Meanings of "Flecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stain something"
"Flecken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To make stains on something, especially on clothes or surfaces."
- Translation(s): to stain, to spot, to mark
- Synonym(s): beschmutzen, beflecken
- Antonym(s): reinigen, säubern
- Related word(s): verschmutzen, färben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er fleckt immer seine Kleidung beim Essen.
- Sie fleckte das Papier mit Tinte.
- Pass auf, dass du das Kleid nicht fleckst.
2.) "Small locality or village"
"Flecken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Small area or locality, often in rural contexts."
- Translation(s): spot, patch, village, hamlet, locality
- Synonym(s): Dorf, Ort
- Antonym(s): Stadt, Metropole
- Related word(s): Gemeinde, Siedlung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wohnt in einem kleinen Flecken in Bayern.
- Der Flecken hat nur 200 Einwohner.
- In diesem Flecken kennt jeder jeden.