Verhüllen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verhüllen" is used as verb with the meaning of "cover", "veil" or "shroud".

Essential properties of "verhüllen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verhüllen
Simple past: verhüllte
Participle: verhüllt

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 "verhüllen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To completely cover and hide something's appearance"

Definition: "To cover something completely, hiding its appearance or form."
Translation(s): cover, veil, shroud, conceal
Synonym(s): verdecken, einhüllen, umhüllen
Antonym(s): enthüllen, offenbaren, zeigen
Related word(s): Hülle, Verhüllung, verhüllend

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Nebel verhüllte die ganze Stadt.The fog veiled the entire city.
Sie verhüllte ihr Gesicht mit einem Schal.She covered her face with a scarf.
Das Geheimnis wurde sorgfältig verhüllt.The secret was carefully concealed.

2.) "To symbolically hide meaning or truth"

Definition: "To cover something symbolically, hiding its meaning or truth."
Translation(s): conceal, obscure, disguise, veil
Synonym(s): verschleiern, verbergen
Antonym(s): aufdecken, enthüllen
Related word(s): Verschleierung, Geheimnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Die wahren Absichten wurden verhüllt.The true intentions were concealed.
Er verhüllte die Wahrheit mit Lügen.He veiled the truth with lies.
Die Geschichte verhüllt viele Geheimnisse.The story conceals many secrets.

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