Zerstreuen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zerstreuen" is used as verb with the meaning of "disperse", "scatter" or "break up".

Essential properties of "zerstreuen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zerstreuen
  • Simple past: zerstreute
  • Participle: zerstreut

See full conjugation of zerstreuen

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 "zerstreuen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To disperse or scatter"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei musste die Menge zerstreuen.The police had to disperse the crowd.
  2. Der Wind hat die Blätter im Garten zerstreut.The wind scattered the leaves in the garden.
  3. Die Demonstranten wurden von der Polizei zerstreut.The demonstrators were dispersed by the police.

2.) "To calm someone by dispelling doubts or worries"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte ihre Zweifel zerstreuen.He could dispel her doubts.
  2. Die Erklärung hat alle Bedenken zerstreut.The explanation dispelled all concerns.
  3. Seine Worte zerstreuten ihre Ängste.His words allayed her fears.

3.) "To entertain or distract someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Spiel zerstreute die Kinder für Stunden.The game entertained the children for hours.
  2. Er versuchte, sie mit einem Witz zu zerstreuen.He tried to distract her with a joke.
  3. Die Show zerstreute das Publikum erfolgreich.The show successfully amused the audience.
Search more words →