Kleiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kleiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to dress", "to clothe" or "to attire".

Essential properties of "kleiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kleiden
Simple past: kleidete
Participle: gekleidet

regulartransitivereflexive

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 "kleiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dress someone or oneself in appropriate clothing"

Definition: "To dress someone or oneself in appropriate clothing."
Translation(s): to dress, to clothe, to attire
Synonym(s): anziehen, bekleiden
Antonym(s): entkleiden, ausziehen
Related word(s): Kleidung, Kleid

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie kleidet ihre Kinder immer sehr modisch.She always dresses her children very fashionably.
Er kleidet sich gerne in dunklen Farben.He likes to dress in dark colors.
Wir kleiden uns für die Hochzeit elegant.We dress elegantly for the wedding.

2.) "To cover or adorn something with a specific material"

Definition: "To cover or adorn something with a specific material."
Translation(s): to clad, to cover, to drape, to adorn
Synonym(s): verkleiden, umhüllen
Related word(s): Verkleidung, Umhüllung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wände kleiden wir mit Holz.We clad the walls with wood.
Der Tisch kleidet sich in einem weißen Tuch.The table is draped in a white cloth.
Das Gebäude kleidet sich in Glas.The building is clad in glass.

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