Verkleiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verkleiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "dress up", "disguise" or "costume".

Essential properties of "verkleiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verkleiden
  • Simple past: verkleidete
  • Participle: verkleidet

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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 "verkleiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dress up or disguise"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Zu Karneval verkleiden sich viele Menschen als Clowns.For Carnival, many people dress up as clowns.
  2. Er verkleidet das alte Sofa mit einem neuen Stoff.He disguises the old sofa with a new fabric.
  3. Die Kinder verkleiden sich als Superhelden für die Party.The children dress up as superheroes for the party.

2.) "To cover a surface with material"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er verkleidet die Wände mit Holzpanelen.He panels the walls with wooden panels.
  2. Das Dach wurde mit Ziegeln verkleidet.The roof was clad with tiles.
  3. Sie verkleiden die Fassade mit Steinplatten.They clad the facade with stone slabs.
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