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Streicheln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Streicheln" is used as verb with the meaning of "caress", "stroke" or "pet".
Essential properties of "streicheln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: streicheln
- Simple past: streichelte
- Participle: gestreichelt
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 "streicheln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Gently caress a person or animal"
- Definition: "To gently caress a person or animal with the hand."
- Translation(s): caress, stroke, pet
- Synonym(s): Kuscheln, Liebkosen, Tätscheln
- Antonym(s): Schlagen
- Related word(s): Streicheleinheiten, Streichelzoo
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie streichelt die Katze sanft.
- Er streichelte ihr Haar, um sie zu beruhigen.
- Das Kind streichelt den Hund glücklich.
2.) "Touch something with a soft, light movement"
- Definition: "To describe the act of touching something with a soft and light movement."
- Translation(s): brush, graze, caress (lightly)
- Synonym(s): berühren, Sanft anfassen
- Related word(s): Streicheleinheit, Zärtlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Wind streichelt ihr Gesicht.
- Das Gras streichelt seine Füße, während er geht.
- Der Vorhang streichelt die Fensterbank im Wind.
3.) "Treat someone with great kindness or indulgence (figurative)"
- Definition: "Figuratively, it means to treat someone with great kindness or indulgence."
- Translation(s): pamper, spoil, indulge, coddle, cherish
- Synonym(s): verwöhnen, begünstigen
- Antonym(s): kritisieren
- Related word(s): Streicheleinheiten, Zärtlichkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Großeltern streicheln ihren Enkel immer.
- Sie streichelt ihren Sohn und liest ihm eine Geschichte vor.
- Er streichelt seine Frau mit Worten der Liebe.