Lecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lick", "to leak" or "to drip".

Essential properties of "lecken"

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Meanings of "lecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lick a surface to clean or taste it"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund leckt den Teller sauber.The dog licks the plate clean.
  2. Das Kind leckt an seinem Eis.The child licks its ice cream.
  3. Sie leckt die Briefmarke, bevor sie sie aufklebt.She licks the stamp before sticking it on.

2.) "To leak liquid through an opening"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wasserhahn leckt seit gestern.The faucet has been leaking since yesterday.
  2. Das Boot leckt und muss repariert werden.The boat is leaking and needs to be repaired.
  3. Die Flasche leckt und macht alles nass.The bottle is leaking and making everything wet.
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