aufdecken
uncover
The German word "aufdecken" is a verb that means "to uncover" or "to reveal". It consists of two parts: the prefix "auf" meaning "up" or "open", and "decken," which means "to cover." Thus, "aufdecken" conveys the idea of removing a cover or revealing something that was hidden.
Similar words in German include "enthüllen" (to unveil or expose), "entdecken" (to discover or find), and "preisgeben" (to disclose).
The key difference lies in their nuances: while "aufdecken" often refers to uncovering information or truths, "enthüllen" has a stronger connotation of exposing something significant or secret, and "entdecken" generally pertains to finding something new or previously unknown.
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Examples
Er deckt das Geheimnis auf.verb
He uncovers the secret.
Man deckt langsam das Geheimnis auf.verb
One slowly uncovers the secret.
Später werden sie den Betrug aufdecken.verb
Later they will uncover the fraud.
Man könnte die Wahrheit leicht aufdecken.verb
One could easily uncover the truth.
Heute kann Maria alles aufdecken.verb
Today Maria can uncover everything.
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