Tarnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tarnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to camouflage", "to disguise" or "to hide".

Essential properties of "tarnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: tarnen
  • Simple past: tarnte
  • Participle: getarnt

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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 "tarnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hide or disguise something from view"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Soldat versuchte, sich im Wald zu tarnen.The soldier tried to camouflage himself in the forest.
  2. Die Tiere tarnen sich, um nicht entdeckt zu werden.The animals camouflage themselves so as not to be discovered.
  3. Er tarnte seine wahren Absichten hinter einem Lächeln.He disguised his true intentions behind a smile.

2.) "To make something appear different to deceive"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er tarnte seine Stimme am Telefon.He disguised his voice on the phone.
  2. Sie tarnen ihre Absichten mit einem Vorwand.They disguise their intentions with a pretext.
  3. Das Unternehmen tarnte seine Verluste als Investitionen.The company disguised its losses as investments.
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