Stauben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stauben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to raise dust", "to scatter dust" or "to kick up dust".

Essential properties of "stauben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: stauben
  • Simple past: staubte
  • Participle: gestaubt

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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 "stauben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To raise or scatter dust"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind ließ den Sand stauben.The wind made the sand kick up dust.
  2. Beim Fegen begann der Boden zu stauben.When sweeping, the floor started to kick up dust.
  3. Die alten Bücher stauben in der Bibliothek.The old books are shedding dust in the library.

2.) "To shed dust/fine particles"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Putz begann von der Wand zu stauben.The plaster began to crumble from the wall.
  2. Die Kreide staubt beim Schreiben.The chalk sheds dust when writing.
  3. Die trockene Erde staubt unter den Füßen.The dry earth kicks up dust underfoot.
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