Schälen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schälen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to peel", "to skin" or "to peel off".

Essential properties of "schälen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schälen
  • Simple past: schälte
  • Participle: geschält

See full conjugation of schälen

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 "schälen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To peel fruits or vegetables"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Kartoffeln schälen.I have to peel the potatoes.
  2. Er schält die Äpfel für den Kuchen.He peels the apples for the cake.
  3. Kannst du die Orangen schälen?Can you peel the oranges?

2.) "To shed a layer (e.g., paint, skin)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Farbe schält sich von der Wand.The paint is peeling off the wall.
  2. Nach dem Sonnenbrand schält sich die Haut.After the sunburn, the skin peels.
  3. Der Lack schält sich vom Auto.The paint is peeling off the car.
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