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Schmieren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schmieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spread", "to grease" or "to lubricate".
Essential properties of "schmieren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schmieren
- Simple past: schmierte
- Participle: geschmiert
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.
Meanings of "schmieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To spread an oily or greasy substance"
- Definition: "To apply an oily or greasy substance onto a surface."
- Translation(s): to spread, to grease, to lubricate, to smear
- Synonym(s): einölen, fetten, ölen
- Antonym(s): reinigen, abwischen
- Related word(s): Schmiermittel, Schmiererei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schmiert Butter auf das Brot.
- Der Mechaniker schmiert die Maschine.
- Sie schmiert die Türscharniere, damit sie nicht quietschen.
2.) "To bribe someone for a favor or advantage"
- Definition: "To bribe someone to obtain a favor or advantage."
- Translation(s): bribe, grease, corrupt
- Synonym(s): bestechen, korrumpieren
- Antonym(s): verweigern, ablehnen
- Related word(s): Bestechung, Korruption
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schmiert den Beamten, um die Genehmigung zu bekommen.
- Sie schmiert den Türsteher, um hineinzukommen.
- Der Geschäftsmann schmiert die Politiker für Aufträge.
3.) "To write in a messy or illegible way"
- Definition: "To write carelessly or illegibly."
- Translation(s): scrawl, scribble, smear
- Synonym(s): kritzeln, klecksen
- Antonym(s): schreiben, notieren
- Related word(s): Schmiererei, Kritzelei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schmiert etwas auf das Papier.
- Die Kinder schmieren mit Kreide auf die Tafel.
- Sie schmiert eine Notiz in ihr Tagebuch.