Schildern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schildern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to describe", "to narrate" or "to recount".

Essential properties of "schildern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schildern
  • Simple past: schilderte
  • Participle: geschildert

See full conjugation of schildern

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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 "schildern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To describe or narrate vividly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schilderte den Unfall mit allen Einzelheiten.He described the accident in full detail.
  2. Sie schilderte ihre Erlebnisse während der Reise.She recounted her experiences during the trip.
  3. Der Zeuge schilderte den Tathergang vor Gericht.The witness described the course of events in court.

2.) "To portray with words"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Autor schildert die Landschaft in lebendigen Farben.The author depicts the landscape in vivid colors.
  2. Sie schilderte ihre Gefühle in einem Brief.She expressed her feelings in a letter.
  3. Er schilderte die Atmosphäre des alten Hauses sehr eindrucksvoll.He very impressively portrayed the atmosphere of the old house.
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